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R987 MGJ

1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,745 mi
Last recorded52,745 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 MGJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 52,745 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 52,745 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,760 miles

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

battery insicure

nere side front tyre wall perishing

offside rack side rod has slight play

nere side rear tyre side wall perihing

offside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2006 46,856 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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R987 MGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 72,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R987 MGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R987 MGJ registered?

R987 MGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R987 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 MGJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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