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R896 EFB

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,228 mi
Last recorded89,228 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 EFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 89,228 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 89,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 80,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 80,309 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 71,740 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 71,740 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 65,056 miles

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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R896 EFB is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 70,291 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R896 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 R896 EFB registered?

R896 EFB is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R896 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R896 EFB 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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