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R163 CTG

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,667 mi
Last recorded95,667 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 CTG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2006 95,667 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 95,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

slight damage to chassis

Pass 23 Aug 2005 86,707 miles

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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R163 CTG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R163 CTG, 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.

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What year was R163 CTG registered?

R163 CTG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R163 CTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 CTG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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