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R703 EFB

1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,059 mi
Last recorded48,059 miles
Recorded on1 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto62,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 EFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi Auto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2007 48,059 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 46,850 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 36,662 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 36,662 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi Auto?

Based on 1,089 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
6,138
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
Steering rack gaiter split 97
Stop lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Registration plate lamp not working 46
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R703 EFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 62,723 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 Glsi Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R703 EFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Glsi Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Glsi Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R703 EFB registered?

R703 EFB is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R703 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R703 EFB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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