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R495 GRN

1997 Proton Persona Coupe

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,750 mi
Last recorded108,750 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Coupe84,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 GRN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 108,750 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 108,750 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 105,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2005 89,824 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 89,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under vehicle heavily undersealed

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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R495 GRN is a 1997 Proton Persona Coupe in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 84,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R495 GRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R495 GRN registered?

R495 GRN is a 1997 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R495 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 GRN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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