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R516 DOO

1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,338 mi
Last recorded10,338 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli67,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 DOO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 10,338 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 9,048 miles

both front tyres starting to crack, but no cords shown....

Fail 8 Nov 2007 9,048 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack, but no cords shown....

Pass 16 Nov 2006 8,141 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 7,437 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Gli?

Based on 1,110 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,835
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 121
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117
Brake pipe excessively corroded 96
position lamp(s) not working 70
Registration plate lamp not working 66
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R516 DOO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 67,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Gli fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R516 DOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R516 DOO registered?

R516 DOO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R516 DOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 DOO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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