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R485 GRN

1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,822 mi
Last recorded130,822 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 GRN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 130,822 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 130,822 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 118,087 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 115,297 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 115,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 109,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 96,687 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 96,687 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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R485 GRN is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 72,998 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R485 GRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R485 GRN registered?

R485 GRN is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R485 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R485 GRN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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