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R142 FHG

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,705 mi
Last recorded59,705 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 FHG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,705 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn

o/s/f tyre is worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,140 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,509 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 51,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 May 2007 49,600 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 49,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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R142 FHG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R142 FHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R142 FHG registered?

R142 FHG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R142 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 FHG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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