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R87 VDV

1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,979 mi
Last recorded124,979 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli67,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 VDV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 124,979 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 124,979 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2007 36,492 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 36,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

engine oil level too high

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,442 miles

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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R87 VDV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R87 VDV, 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 R87 VDV registered?

R87 VDV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R87 VDV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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