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R876 YNG

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,246 mi
Last recorded102,246 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 YNG
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 102,246 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,301 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,412 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 96,452 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 96,452 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 94,734 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 93,030 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 90,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 87,503 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 84,755 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 84,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,553 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 79,553 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,277 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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R876 YNG is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R876 YNG, 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 R876 YNG registered?

R876 YNG is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R876 YNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R876 YNG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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