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R176 CTG

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,674 mi
Last recorded82,674 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 CTG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 82,674 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 82,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2010 76,905 miles

Oil leak

damage to rear

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 25 May 2010 76,773 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

damage to rear

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 26 May 2009 69,837 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 69,737 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2008 61,974 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 61,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2007 53,057 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 53,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2006 44,478 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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R176 CTG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R176 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 R176 CTG registered?

R176 CTG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R176 CTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 CTG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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