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R758 JUA

1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

79,172 mi
Last recorded79,172 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli67,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 JUA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 79,172 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipe coverd with underseal

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2009 79,171 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipe coverd with underseal

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 71,603 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2008 71,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2007 64,730 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2007 64,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,925 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 57,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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R758 JUA is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Gli fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R758 JUA, 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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R758 JUA is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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