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R113 EDO

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,963 mi
Last recorded148,963 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 EDO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 148,963 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 143,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2011 143,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 139,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2010 139,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 132,472 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 132,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2008 125,598 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 78,300 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 78,300 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 66,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 66,828 miles

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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R113 EDO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R113 EDO, 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 R113 EDO registered?

R113 EDO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R113 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 EDO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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