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R26 GGJ

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,079 mi
Last recorded81,079 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 GGJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,079 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 81,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 75,473 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 75,473 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 69,376 miles

Advise brake fluid level is low

Advise nearside door mirror is cracked

Advise slight play in offside front inner track rod

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 69,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise brake fluid level is low

Advise nearside door mirror is cracked

Advise slight play in offside front inner track rod

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 62,822 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

handbrake lever close to the end of its working travel

slight play in o/s track rod inner joint

Fail 15 Jun 2010 62,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

handbrake lever close to the end of its working travel

slight play in o/s track rod inner joint

Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,439 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,733 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 43,733 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,719 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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R26 GGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R26 GGJ, 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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R26 GGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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