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R724 HFT

1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,183 mi
Last recorded22,183 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli67,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 HFT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,183 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,363 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,451 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 16,437 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 15,428 miles

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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R724 HFT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R724 HFT, 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 R724 HFT registered?

R724 HFT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R724 HFT safe to buy?

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