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R468 BEU

1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,349 mi
Last recorded35,349 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto64,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 BEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,349 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,928 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,892 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 32,892 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,554 miles

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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R468 BEU is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R468 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 R468 BEU registered?

R468 BEU is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R468 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R468 BEU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R468 BEU have outstanding finance?

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