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R969 CGG

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,855 mi
Last recorded49,855 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 CGG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,855 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 49,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 44,642 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,494 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,250 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 31,822 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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R969 CGG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R969 CGG, 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 R969 CGG registered?

R969 CGG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R969 CGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R969 CGG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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