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R940 CGG

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,144 mi
Last recorded69,144 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 CGG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2007 69,144 miles

corrosion build up on front subframe and lower suspension arms

corrosion starting to develop on metal brake pipes around vehicle

nearside front tyre worn just within limit

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers slightly soft

offside and nearside rear stabilizer bar bushes starting to deteriorate and have movement

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to tear

rear tailgate support struts weak

Pass 15 May 2006 64,460 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 64,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight brake imbalance on front brakes,just within limit

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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R940 CGG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 R940 CGG, 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 R940 CGG registered?

R940 CGG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R940 CGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 CGG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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