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R123 ECT

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,532 mi
Last recorded37,532 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 ECT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 37,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust flange bolt broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 37,532 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust flange bolt broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 37,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Joint corroded/bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 37,092 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 36,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to front subframe

Pass 4 Jul 2022 36,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished + stepping on inner edge (175/70r13) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 36,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished + stepping on inner edge (175/70r13) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 35,995 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (175/70r13) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing + stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear outer sills rusting

Pass 20 Jul 2020 35,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill rusting

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 35,604 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,627 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,515 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 26,910 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

wiper blades split,but clear screen

Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,910 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

wiper blades split,but clear screen

Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,943 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 19,028 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 18,966 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 15,325 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 12,376 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 10,607 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,010 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 9,629 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 9,091 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 8,444 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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R123 ECT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R123 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 R123 ECT registered?

R123 ECT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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