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R665 PCY

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,930 mi
Last recorded124,930 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 PCY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 124,930 miles

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

corrosion on rear suspension/inner sills

Fail 28 Aug 2012 124,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion on rear suspension/inner sills

Pass 26 Aug 2011 121,984 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 118,732 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side and offside rear chassis corroded not in specified area

Pass 27 Aug 2009 114,229 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 109,673 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 104,962 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 101,318 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 93,187 miles

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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R665 PCY is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R665 PCY, 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 R665 PCY registered?

R665 PCY is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R665 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 PCY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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