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R968 WPU

1997 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,047 mi
Last recorded61,047 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 WPU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 61,047 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 61,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2006 57,205 miles

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

battery insecure

handbrake lever close to end of travel

oil leak

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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R968 WPU is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R968 WPU, 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 R968 WPU registered?

R968 WPU is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R968 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R968 WPU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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