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R761 JUA

1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,522 mi
Last recorded69,522 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli67,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 JUA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 69,522 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 69,521 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT STALK BUCKLE TOPS LOOSE.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

NSR LAMP LENS BROKEN.

NSR TYRE ON 1.6MM IN PARTS.

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 65,591 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE AND CAT CORRODED.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

NSF SEAT BELT STALK LOOSE.

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING BALD INNER EDGE AND LOW ON TREAD.

NSR INDICATOR LENS BROKEN.

NSR SIDELAMP DIM.

OIL LEAKS ON AND AROUND ENGINE.

REAR NUMBER PLATE CLOUDED.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 59,158 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 59,158 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 51,815 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 51,815 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Gli?

Based on 1,110 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,835
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 121
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117
Brake pipe excessively corroded 96
position lamp(s) not working 70
Registration plate lamp not working 66
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R761 JUA is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 67,923 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 Gli fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R761 JUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Gli typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Gli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R761 JUA registered?

R761 JUA is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R761 JUA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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