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R852 DHW

1997 Proton Persona Xli

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,484 mi
Last recorded71,484 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli75,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 DHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,484 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 71,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 57,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bumper & spoiler damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2008 57,526 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bumper & spoiler damaged

Pass 4 May 2007 50,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/f tyre wall slight cracks

Fail 30 Apr 2007 50,619 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/f tyre wall slight cracks

Pass 4 Jan 2006 32,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R852 DHW is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli in Silver 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 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 R852 DHW, 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 R852 DHW registered?

R852 DHW is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R852 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 DHW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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