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R552 RAU

1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,537 mi
Last recorded58,537 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli67,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 RAU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,537 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 58,537 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,159 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,351 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 37,457 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 37,423 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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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R552 RAU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R552 RAU, 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 R552 RAU registered?

R552 RAU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R552 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 RAU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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