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R527 BEU

1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,381 mi
Last recorded112,381 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto64,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 BEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli Auto
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 112,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 110,045 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 110,045 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 106,108 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 106,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli Auto?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
5,900
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Steering rack gaiter split 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Stop lamp not working 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 45
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R527 BEU is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 64,615 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 Xli Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R527 BEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R527 BEU registered?

R527 BEU is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto, first registered on 17 August 1997.

Is R527 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 BEU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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