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R961 SJA

1997 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,026 mi
Last recorded74,026 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 SJA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2006 74,026 miles

HANDBRAKE NEAR END OF WORKING TRAVEL ON RACHET

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

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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R961 SJA is a 1997 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R961 SJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R961 SJA registered?

R961 SJA is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R961 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R961 SJA shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R961 SJA have outstanding finance?

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