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P71 RUR

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,230 mi
Last recorded56,230 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 RUR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,230 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 56,230 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 52,560 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,219 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 50,169 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,906 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 41,906 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 39,060 miles

SRS light flashing

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,012 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 34,324 miles

front registration plate damaged

offside rear tyre starting to split on sidewall

Fail 9 Jul 2011 34,324 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front registration plate damaged

offside rear tyre starting to split on sidewall

Pass 19 May 2010 33,228 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 32,870 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 32,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 31,348 miles

air bag light comes on

both front tyres and offside rear tyre are starting to perrish

Pass 10 May 2007 30,728 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 30,728 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 30,398 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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P71 RUR is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P71 RUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P71 RUR registered?

P71 RUR is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P71 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 RUR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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