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R177 YRP

1997 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,428 mi
Last recorded102,428 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 YRP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2010 102,428 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 94,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front indicator slight damage

Pass 31 Mar 2008 84,018 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 77,033 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake pad's low

Pass 27 Jan 2006 68,900 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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R177 YRP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R177 YRP, 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 R177 YRP registered?

R177 YRP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 13 September 1997.

Is R177 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R177 YRP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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