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R502 GRN

1997 Proton Persona Lsi

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,109 mi
Last recorded54,109 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Lsi68,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 GRN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Lsi
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,109 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,380 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,995 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 41,772 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Lsi?

Based on 850 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,617
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Stop lamp not working 61
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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R502 GRN is a 1997 Proton Persona Lsi in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 68,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R502 GRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R502 GRN registered?

R502 GRN is a 1997 Proton Persona Lsi, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R502 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 GRN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R502 GRN have outstanding finance?

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