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R392 EFB

1998 Proton Persona Xli

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,406 mi
Last recorded100,406 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Xli71,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 EFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 100,406 miles

oil leak from engine, battery is insecure, front brake imbalance

Pass 27 Oct 2007 92,230 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 92,180 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Nov 2006 90,065 miles

alloy wheel n/s/r steel wheel o/s/r

Fail 1 Nov 2006 90,064 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges+tyre walls +o/s front tyre wall cut both front brake pads low

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in o/s inner steering rack

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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R392 EFB is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 71,964 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 Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R392 EFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Xli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R392 EFB registered?

R392 EFB is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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