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R943 GCK

1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,766 mi
Last recorded99,766 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang76,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 GCK
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2007 99,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 91,438 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?

Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
5,343
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 43
Stop lamp not working 32
Horn not working 30
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R943 GCK is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 76,959 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 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R943 GCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R943 GCK registered?

R943 GCK is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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