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R787 HFT

1997 Proton Persona Lsi

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,529 mi
Last recorded68,529 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Lsi68,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 HFT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Lsi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,529 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 68,429 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 58,392 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 50,967 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 50,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 45,161 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 45,461 miles

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

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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R787 HFT is a 1997 Proton Persona Lsi in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R787 HFT, 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 R787 HFT registered?

R787 HFT is a 1997 Proton Persona Lsi, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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