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R823 EWR

1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,411 mi
Last recorded57,411 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi70,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 EWR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 57,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust tail hitting bumper

Fail 11 Jan 2008 57,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust tail hitting bumper

Pass 13 Jan 2007 45,580 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2007 45,580 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?

Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Steering rack gaiter split 82
Registration plate lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
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R823 EWR is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 70,247 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R823 EWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R823 EWR registered?

R823 EWR is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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