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R981 HFT

1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,952 mi
Last recorded82,952 miles
Recorded on1 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi70,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 HFT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2007 82,952 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 82,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 73,396 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 73,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R981 HFT 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 R981 HFT, 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 R981 HFT registered?

R981 HFT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R981 HFT safe to buy?

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