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R627 FHW

1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,320 mi
Last recorded43,320 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto64,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 FHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2008 43,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag flashes

bodywork has scratches

nearside front headlamp lense has crack

Fail 2 Jul 2008 43,320 miles

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag flashes

bodywork has scratches

nearside front headlamp lense has crack

Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 42,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 40,380 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 40,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R627 FHW 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 R627 FHW, 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.

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What year was R627 FHW registered?

R627 FHW is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R627 FHW safe to buy?

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