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R944 GCK

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,231 mi
Last recorded84,231 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2006
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 GCK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2006 84,231 miles

155/80 x 13 tyres on steel wheels fitted to front, 195/50 x 15 tyres on alloy wheels fitted to rear.

battery insecure

centre part of exhaust showing signs of deterioration and will soon need replacing

n/s rear seat belt catch covers missing,item still operational

o/s outer sill panal damaged

o/s rear tailgate stay broken

Fail 16 Dec 2005 84,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure

n/s front tyre 0mm/1.6mm on inner edge,only just within legal limits today

n/s front tyre has a shallow dig in outer side wall

n/s rear seat belt catch covers missing,item is still operational

n/s rear tyre has a shallow dig in outer side wall

o/s front and o/s rear tyres look slightly deflated

o/s outer sill damaged

o/s rear tailgate stay broken

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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R944 GCK is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R944 GCK, 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 R944 GCK registered?

R944 GCK is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R944 GCK safe to buy?

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