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R392 DDV

1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,806 mi
Last recorded59,806 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi70,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 DDV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,806 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 59,188 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 59,188 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cooling fan not working

Fail 26 Feb 2008 46,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cooling fan not working

Pass 9 Feb 2007 100,926 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 96,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front plate starting to separate

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2006 96,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front plate starting to separate

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?

Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Steering rack gaiter split 82
Registration plate lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
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R392 DDV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Green 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 Compact Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 70,247 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R392 DDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R392 DDV registered?

R392 DDV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R392 DDV safe to buy?

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