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R640 BAH

1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,453 mi
Last recorded94,453 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi70,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 BAH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 94,453 miles

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

advise front pipe repaired

Fail 6 Feb 2009 94,441 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 87,042 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 87,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 79,912 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 79,910 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2006 69,272 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 69,272 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?

Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Steering rack gaiter split 82
Registration plate lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
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R640 BAH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 70,247 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R640 BAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R640 BAH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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