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R875 YHK

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,009 mi
Last recorded48,009 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 YHK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2012 48,009 miles

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

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

oil leak engine

Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,009 miles

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

oil leak engine

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,009 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,009 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,009 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 48,009 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 48,009 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R875 YHK is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R875 YHK, 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 R875 YHK registered?

R875 YHK is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R875 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R875 YHK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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