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R845 OTH

1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,246 mi
Last recorded101,246 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli67,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 OTH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 101,246 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 101,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 87,666 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 87,666 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2006 78,441 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Excessive engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust hanger persished

battery insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2006 78,441 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Excessive engine oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger persished

battery insecure

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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R845 OTH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R845 OTH, 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 R845 OTH registered?

R845 OTH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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