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R479 FHW

1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,854 mi
Last recorded63,854 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto64,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 FHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,854 miles

abs light came on while testing then gone out

slight chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Mar 2009 63,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

abs light came on while testing then gone out

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2008 61,153 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 59,241 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 59,241 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 57,118 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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R479 FHW is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R479 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 R479 FHW registered?

R479 FHW is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R479 FHW shows 6 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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