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R549 JKH

1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

197,520 mi
Last recorded197,520 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli67,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 JKH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2008 197,520 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 191,552 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 191,552 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 191,552 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)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2006 188,729 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 188,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 186,609 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 186,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wiper arm sized

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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R549 JKH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 R549 JKH, 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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R549 JKH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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