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R785 EFB

1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,121 mi
Last recorded59,121 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto64,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 EFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,121 miles

n/s slight rack play

Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,675 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 50,670 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 43,363 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R785 EFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R785 EFB, 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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R785 EFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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