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R518 FAE

1997 Proton Persona Xli

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,107 mi
Last recorded49,107 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli75,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 FAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 49,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 47,857 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,766 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 65,365 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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R518 FAE is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 75,851 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R518 FAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Xli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R518 FAE registered?

R518 FAE is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R518 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 FAE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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