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R877 EFB

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,449 mi
Last recorded67,449 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 EFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,085 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 63,524 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 63,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 60,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Very little reserve travel leftonhandbrake.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F N/S/R O/S/R tyres all perished & cracked.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Reverse lights inop.

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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R877 EFB is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 70,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R877 EFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R877 EFB registered?

R877 EFB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R877 EFB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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