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R985 CGG

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,765 mi
Last recorded100,765 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 CGG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 100,765 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 100,162 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 93,635 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 90,443 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 84,407 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 84,407 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 78,064 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 78,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 72,816 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 72,816 miles

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

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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R985 CGG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc 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 R985 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 R985 CGG registered?

R985 CGG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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