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R719 EFB

1997 Proton Persona Xli

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

91,011 mi
Last recorded91,011 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli75,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 EFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 91,011 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 91,011 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 90,802 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 86,558 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 82,779 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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R719 EFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 75,851 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R719 EFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Xli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R719 EFB registered?

R719 EFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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