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R962 WVW

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,068 mi
Last recorded60,068 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 WVW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,068 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,935 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,041 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,842 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,787 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,854 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,091 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 39,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,347 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,714 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,139 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,993 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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R962 WVW is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R962 WVW, 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 R962 WVW registered?

R962 WVW is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R962 WVW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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