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R522 NES

1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

76,251 mi
Last recorded76,251 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli67,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 NES
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 76,251 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 75,775 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 66,302 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 66,302 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2006 64,878 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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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R522 NES is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 Gli fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R522 NES, 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 R522 NES registered?

R522 NES is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R522 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 NES shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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