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R901 YTW

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,402 mi
Last recorded81,402 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 YTW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,402 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 81,402 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 78,118 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 78,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,409 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,297 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 70,258 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 67,530 miles

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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R901 YTW is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R901 YTW, 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 R901 YTW registered?

R901 YTW is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R901 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 YTW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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