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ExpiredMileage
100,665 miAbove average mileage for this year
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How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?
Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.
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R408 XEW is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 76,959 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Proton Persona 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R408 XEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R408 XEW registered?
R408 XEW is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R408 XEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R408 XEW shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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