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R966 TLO

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

38,081 mi
Last recorded38,081 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 TLO
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2006 38,081 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale missing (1.4.C.2)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 38,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R966 TLO is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 R966 TLO, 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 R966 TLO registered?

R966 TLO is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R966 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R966 TLO shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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