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R511 CCA

1997 Proton Persona Lsi

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,638 mi
Last recorded121,638 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Lsi68,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 CCA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Lsi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 121,638 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 121,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 73,756 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 73,751 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,612 miles

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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R511 CCA is a 1997 Proton Persona Lsi in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R511 CCA, 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 R511 CCA registered?

R511 CCA is a 1997 Proton Persona Lsi, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R511 CCA safe to buy?

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