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R120 ECT

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,686 mi
Last recorded66,686 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 ECT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,686 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 66,686 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,488 miles

Front both disc back plates starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,668 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 64,668 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,606 miles

offside front antiroll bar link rubbers perished

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,352 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 62,352 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,121 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 61,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,967 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,282 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 58,282 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,985 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 54,184 miles

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 54,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant level low.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 52,204 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 48,021 miles

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

O/S/F brakes binding slightly

Fail 6 Dec 2007 48,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

O/S/F brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 Dec 2006 44,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,857 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 39,766 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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R120 ECT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R120 ECT, 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 R120 ECT registered?

R120 ECT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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