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R27 GGJ

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,761 mi
Last recorded40,761 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 GGJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 40,761 miles

stonechip on front windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,495 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 40,257 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

UNDER SIDE OF CAR MUDDY

Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,257 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

UNDER SIDE OF CAR MUDDY

Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,052 miles

Underside of vehicle very muddy

Fail 10 Jul 2008 40,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 9 Jul 2007 39,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

underside in dirty condition

Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,435 miles

slight distortion on front brake discs

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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R27 GGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R27 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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What year was R27 GGJ registered?

R27 GGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R27 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 GGJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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