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R616 JAD

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,717 mi
Last recorded103,717 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 JAD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 103,717 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 91,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 91,721 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 82,062 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 82,062 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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R616 JAD is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R616 JAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R616 JAD registered?

R616 JAD is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R616 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R616 JAD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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