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R899 YTW

1997 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,320 mi
Last recorded51,320 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 YTW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 51,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,216 miles

wind screen chipped

Fail 18 Aug 2015 51,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

wind screen chipped

Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,116 miles

rear tail gate os strut broken & damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,015 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,823 miles

stone chip on osf screen

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,527 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 50,527 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 50,339 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 50,339 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,997 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,434 miles

hand brake lever slightly high

Fail 1 Sep 2008 49,434 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake lever slightly high

Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,385 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyres cracked and worn

Pass 12 Sep 2005 44,599 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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R899 YTW is a 1997 Proton Persona in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R899 YTW, 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 R899 YTW registered?

R899 YTW is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R899 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R899 YTW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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