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R801 HFT

1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,606 mi
Last recorded72,606 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli67,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 HFT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,606 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 72,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2006 61,299 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 61,299 miles

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

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

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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R801 HFT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R801 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 R801 HFT registered?

R801 HFT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R801 HFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 HFT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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