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R571 UKJ

1997 Proton Persona Coupe

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

116,154 mi
Last recorded116,154 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Coupe84,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 UKJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 116,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 116,147 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 105,066 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 104,977 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear disc beginning to corrode

offside rear disc beginning to corrode

Fail 3 Oct 2006 104,739 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2005 97,754 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 97,754 miles

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

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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R571 UKJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Coupe in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R571 UKJ, 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 R571 UKJ registered?

R571 UKJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R571 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R571 UKJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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