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R231 MSP

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,164 mi
Last recorded83,164 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2005
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 MSP
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2005 83,164 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 83,019 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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R231 MSP is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 70,291 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R231 MSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R231 MSP registered?

R231 MSP is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R231 MSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 MSP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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