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R986 EFB

1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,248 mi
Last recorded65,248 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto62,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 EFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi Auto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2006 65,248 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 65,248 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 58,114 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 58,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi Auto?

Based on 1,089 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
6,138
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
Steering rack gaiter split 97
Stop lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Registration plate lamp not working 46
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R986 EFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 62,723 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 Glsi Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R986 EFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R986 EFB registered?

R986 EFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R986 EFB safe to buy?

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