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R674 PCY

1997 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,929 mi
Last recorded29,929 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 PCY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,929 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 29,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,847 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 28,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,337 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 27,337 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 26,090 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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R674 PCY is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R674 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 R674 PCY registered?

R674 PCY is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R674 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R674 PCY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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