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R465 BEU

1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,926 mi
Last recorded38,926 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto64,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 BEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 38,926 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 38,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 37,262 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 37,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R465 BEU is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 64,615 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 R465 BEU, 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 29 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 R465 BEU registered?

R465 BEU is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R465 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R465 BEU 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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