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R915 GUM

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,435 mi
Last recorded72,435 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 GUM
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 72,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,535 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 63,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,510 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 62,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,015 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,387 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,987 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,837 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,355 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,933 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 44,933 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,620 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 39,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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R915 GUM is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R915 GUM, 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 R915 GUM registered?

R915 GUM is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R915 GUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R915 GUM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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