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R993 ESX

1997 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,946 mi
Last recorded63,946 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 ESX
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 63,946 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 63,942 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R993 ESX is a 1997 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R993 ESX, 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 R993 ESX registered?

R993 ESX is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R993 ESX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R993 ESX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R993 ESX have outstanding finance?

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