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R778 GFR

1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,593 mi
Last recorded42,593 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli67,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 GFR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,593 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 36,430 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 36,430 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 30,320 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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R778 GFR is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R778 GFR, 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 R778 GFR registered?

R778 GFR is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R778 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R778 GFR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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