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R118 VAW

1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,072 mi
Last recorded120,072 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi70,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 VAW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 120,072 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front brake backplate rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2007 109,389 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

gear box nosy

Pass 4 Jan 2006 101,142 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 101,142 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R118 VAW is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R118 VAW, 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 R118 VAW registered?

R118 VAW is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R118 VAW safe to buy?

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