MOT Status
Mileage
66,592 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag warning light on
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.
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R196 GAT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 R196 GAT, 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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How do I check the history of R196 GAT?
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What year was R196 GAT registered?
R196 GAT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R196 GAT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R196 GAT shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R196 GAT have outstanding finance?
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