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R972 ACR

1997 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,150 mi
Last recorded87,150 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 ACR
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,150 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 87,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,104 miles

exhaust system corroded

handbrake lever little reserve travel

Fail 17 Jun 2013 78,104 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

handbrake lever little reserve travel

Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,011 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 69,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 59,011 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 59,008 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,044 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,406 miles

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

o/s rear tyre poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,442 miles

cracking to o/s rear tyre inner side wall

Fail 10 Jun 2008 44,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

cracking to o/s rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,632 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 42,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,892 miles

non retractable seat belt fitted to nearside rear

Fail 7 Jun 2006 40,868 miles

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.

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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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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