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R590 RAU

1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,313 mi
Last recorded69,313 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli67,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 RAU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 62,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 57,436 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

radiator in poor condition

radiator lower hose, hose clip broken and not working

Fail 23 Jan 2007 57,436 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

radiator in poor condition

radiator lower hose, hose clip broken and not working

Pass 6 Dec 2005 55,197 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 55,197 miles

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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R590 RAU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R590 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 R590 RAU registered?

R590 RAU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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