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R48 EFS

1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,119 mi
Last recorded29,119 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2005
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi70,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 EFS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2005 29,119 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front subframe corroded

offside door mirror lenz cracked,(good vision)

s.r.s lamp flashing

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?

Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Steering rack gaiter split 82
Registration plate lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
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R48 EFS is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 70,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R48 EFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R48 EFS registered?

R48 EFS is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R48 EFS safe to buy?

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