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R843 TWA

1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,533 mi
Last recorded88,533 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi70,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 TWA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 88,533 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 66,533 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 74,117 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 74,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?

Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Steering rack gaiter split 82
Registration plate lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
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R843 TWA is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 70,247 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R843 TWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R843 TWA registered?

R843 TWA is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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