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R693 LFV

1997 Proton Persona Lsi

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,231 mi
Last recorded45,231 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Lsi68,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 LFV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Lsi
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 45,231 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 54,285 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 38,787 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 38,785 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

coolant leak from radiator

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,954 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 30,898 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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R693 LFV is a 1997 Proton Persona Lsi in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 68,361 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R693 LFV, 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 29 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 R693 LFV registered?

R693 LFV is a 1997 Proton Persona Lsi, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R693 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R693 LFV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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