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R119 EDO

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,940 mi
Last recorded75,940 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 EDO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 75,940 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 75,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 70,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 70,358 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 69,110 miles

air bag light on

Pass 28 Nov 2008 60,306 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 48,698 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 48,685 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 43,502 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 43,469 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2005

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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R119 EDO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R119 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 R119 EDO registered?

R119 EDO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R119 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R119 EDO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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