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R391 FAE

1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,768 mi
Last recorded93,768 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 FAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2007 93,768 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 93,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 80,175 miles

Battery insecure

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Sep 2006 80,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

front number plate cracked

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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R391 FAE is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 72,998 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R391 FAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R391 FAE registered?

R391 FAE is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R391 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R391 FAE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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