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R608 NAM

1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,820 mi
Last recorded67,820 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli67,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 NAM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 67,820 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 60,506 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 60,481 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 53,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R608 NAM is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R608 NAM, 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 R608 NAM registered?

R608 NAM is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R608 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R608 NAM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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