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R739 TWE

1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,889 mi
Last recorded42,889 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto62,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 TWE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi Auto
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,463 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 39,463 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 36,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 36,106 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2005 32,931 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2005 32,931 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi Auto?

Based on 1,089 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
6,138
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
Steering rack gaiter split 97
Stop lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Registration plate lamp not working 46
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R739 TWE is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto in Purple 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 Glsi Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 62,723 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 Glsi Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R739 TWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Glsi Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Glsi Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R739 TWE registered?

R739 TWE is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi Auto, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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