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R401 DGE

1997 Proton Persona Lsi

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,296 mi
Last recorded65,296 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Lsi68,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 DGE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Lsi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 65,296 miles

N/S CARPET MISSING.

Fail 22 Jun 2007 65,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

N/S CARPET MISSING. N/S/R SLOW PUNCTURE.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 62,561 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Lsi?

Based on 850 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,617
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Stop lamp not working 61
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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R401 DGE is a 1997 Proton Persona Lsi in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 68,361 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R401 DGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R401 DGE registered?

R401 DGE is a 1997 Proton Persona Lsi, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R401 DGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 DGE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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