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R946 EHG

1997 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,037 mi
Last recorded45,037 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 EHG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,037 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 44,876 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2008 37,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,401 miles

handbrake reqs adjusting

Pass 25 Jan 2007 28,964 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,905 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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R946 EHG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R946 EHG, 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 R946 EHG registered?

R946 EHG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R946 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R946 EHG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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