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R960 SJA

1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

121,036 mi
Last recorded121,036 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 SJA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2007 121,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 109,583 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 109,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 95,370 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 95,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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R960 SJA is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 72,998 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R960 SJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R960 SJA registered?

R960 SJA is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R960 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 SJA shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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