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R478 FHW

1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,258 mi
Last recorded46,258 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto64,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 FHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli Auto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,258 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,288 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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R478 FHW is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R478 FHW, 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 R478 FHW registered?

R478 FHW is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R478 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R478 FHW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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