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R342 SFC

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,528 mi
Last recorded99,528 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 SFC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2006 99,528 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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R342 SFC is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 R342 SFC, 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 R342 SFC registered?

R342 SFC is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R342 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R342 SFC shows 1 test 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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