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R943 SJW

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,974 mi
Last recorded62,974 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 SJW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,974 miles

n/s and o/s front tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,721 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 62,069 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 62,069 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 61,208 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,208 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,775 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,560 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 60,560 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 59,639 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,548 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 58,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 53,500 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 53,500 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R943 SJW is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R943 SJW, 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 R943 SJW registered?

R943 SJW is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R943 SJW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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