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R685 FAE

1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,654 mi
Last recorded75,654 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto64,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 FAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 75,654 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 75,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre rear seatbelt/latch missing

Condensation i n OSF indicator lense

Major oil leak from engine

OSF window not working

OSR tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Oil level on 3/4 mark

Radiator leaking

Slight blow from exhaust

Slight brake bind on OSR wheel

Pass 18 Oct 2007 70,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 70,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 64,265 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 64,265 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 60,134 miles

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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R685 FAE is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R685 FAE, 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 R685 FAE registered?

R685 FAE is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R685 FAE safe to buy?

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