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R606 NAM

1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,523 mi
Last recorded157,523 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang76,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 NAM
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2007 157,523 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 157,509 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 147,586 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?

Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
5,343
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 43
Stop lamp not working 32
Horn not working 30
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R606 NAM is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 76,959 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R606 NAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R606 NAM registered?

R606 NAM is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R606 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R606 NAM shows 3 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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