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R521 BEU

1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,132 mi
Last recorded84,132 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto64,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 BEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 84,132 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 84,086 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 80,353 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 80,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 76,619 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 76,619 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door mirror loose

oil leak

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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R521 BEU is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 R521 BEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R521 BEU registered?

R521 BEU is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R521 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 BEU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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