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R974 CGG

1997 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,696 mi
Last recorded87,696 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 CGG
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 87,696 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 86,569 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 86,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 84,843 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 81,891 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R974 CGG is a 1997 Proton Persona in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R974 CGG, 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 R974 CGG registered?

R974 CGG is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R974 CGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R974 CGG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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