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R954 CGG

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,966 mi
Last recorded55,966 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 CGG
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,966 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2009 55,966 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2008 51,133 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

SRS AND BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON ;;;;; both rear tail lamps cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,133 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

SRS AND BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON ;;;;; both rear tail lamps cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,350 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 44,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 30,995 miles

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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R954 CGG is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R954 CGG, 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 R954 CGG registered?

R954 CGG is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R954 CGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R954 CGG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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