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R985 MGJ

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,420 mi
Last recorded44,420 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 MGJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,774 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,161 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,551 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,884 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 37,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,820 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER SIDEWALLS

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both number plates

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking reccomend attention soon

front wipers

handbrake travel

water in offside headlight

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

clutch pedal rubber

offside rear foot and handbrake

rear number plate

rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,964 miles

advise handbrake travel

advise offside headlamp condensation

Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,602 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 24,602 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 MGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

R985 MGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R985 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R985 MGJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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