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R81 MGT

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,457 mi
Last recorded58,457 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 MGT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 58,457 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 52,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 52,922 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,944 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 49,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,929 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 43,571 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,378 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,539 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 38,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 35,752 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 35,661 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 31,759 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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R81 MGT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R81 MGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R81 MGT registered?

R81 MGT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R81 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R81 MGT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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