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R86 PCK

1997 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,618 mi
Last recorded42,618 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 PCK
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,618 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 42,618 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,226 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 41,226 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,650 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 39,650 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,801 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,901 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,509 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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R86 PCK is a 1997 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 70,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R86 PCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R86 PCK registered?

R86 PCK is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R86 PCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R86 PCK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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