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R382 ENW

1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,618 mi
Last recorded65,618 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto62,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 ENW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,618 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 65,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

FRONT INNER CROSS MEMBER CORRODED.

NSF DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

OSR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

TWO OF REAR SEAT BELT STALK SURROUNDS MISSING

Pass 29 Feb 2008 62,004 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 61,987 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking warning light not going out

Pass 14 Dec 2006 55,177 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 55,177 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 47,368 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 47,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi Auto?

Based on 1,089 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
6,138
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
Steering rack gaiter split 97
Stop lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Registration plate lamp not working 46
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R382 ENW is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 62,723 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 Glsi Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R382 ENW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R382 ENW registered?

R382 ENW is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R382 ENW safe to buy?

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