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R543 SLX

1998 Proton Persona Lsi

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,679 mi
Last recorded83,679 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Lsi72,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 SLX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Lsi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 83,679 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 83,678 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 62,241 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,629 miles

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

nearside front indicator outer cover broken

Pass 10 Jan 2006 28,372 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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R543 SLX is a 1998 Proton Persona Lsi in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 72,454 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 R543 SLX, 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 28 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 R543 SLX registered?

R543 SLX is a 1998 Proton Persona Lsi, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R543 SLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 SLX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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