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R437 MOU

1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

54,846 mi
Last recorded54,846 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto59,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 MOU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2009 54,846 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2008 50,074 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 50,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 May 2007 47,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 47,486 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,275 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 43,275 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli Auto?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
5,900
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Steering rack gaiter split 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Stop lamp not working 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 45
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R437 MOU is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,322 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R437 MOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Xli Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R437 MOU registered?

R437 MOU is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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