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R565 RAU

1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,289 mi
Last recorded49,289 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 RAU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,289 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

nearside front indicator lens cracked

radiator insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2008 49,289 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

nearside front indicator lens cracked

radiator insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,559 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 44,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 38,346 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 38,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 33,538 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 33,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear shock absorbers slighty damp

rear exhaust box corroded

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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R565 RAU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 72,998 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 Compact Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R565 RAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R565 RAU registered?

R565 RAU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R565 RAU safe to buy?

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