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R969 XEG

1997 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,592 mi
Last recorded89,592 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 XEG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 89,592 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 89,592 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 79,785 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 79,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 79,007 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 79,007 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2007 65,594 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 65,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 52,594 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 49,357 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 XEG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

R969 XEG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R969 XEG safe to buy?

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