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R616 FHW

1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,990 mi
Last recorded97,990 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto64,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 FHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 97,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 97,990 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 89,905 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 84,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 77,467 miles

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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R616 FHW is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R616 FHW, 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 R616 FHW registered?

R616 FHW is a 1997 Proton Persona Xli Auto, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R616 FHW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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