MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,150 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
exhaust system corroded
handbrake lever little reserve travel
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
exhaust system corroded
handbrake lever little reserve travel
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
handbrake lever little reserve travel
horn push slightly sticky, advise attention
offside rear tyre rubber starting to deteriorate and worn on inner edge
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
handbrake lever little reserve travel
horn push slightly sticky, advise attention
offside rear tyre rubber starting to deteriorate and worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
handbrake lever little reserve travel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s rear tyre poor condition
cracking to o/s rear tyre inner side wall
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
cracking to o/s rear tyre inner side wall
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
non retractable seat belt fitted to nearside rear
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
non retractable seat belt fitted to nearside rear
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R972 ACR is a 1997 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 R972 ACR, 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 R972 ACR registered?
R972 ACR is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 11 December 1997.
Is R972 ACR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R972 ACR shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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