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R173 KKX

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 KKX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Floor pans offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Floor pans offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024

Vehicle Structure is Deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS O/S N/S

Pass 2 Oct 2023

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS O/S N/S (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS O/S N/S (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022
Pass 21 Sep 2021

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020
Fail 22 Sep 2020

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor in boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017
Pass 22 Sep 2016
Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,283 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded & Offside rear Brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive & Offside outer sill & Floors (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive & Offside Outer sills & Floors (2.4.A.3)

No rear seats fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 85,283 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded & Offside rear Brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive & Offside outer sill & Floors (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive & Offside Outer sills & Floors (2.4.A.3)

No rear seats fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014
Fail 18 Sep 2014

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 88,521 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,283 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r brake binding slightly ok for this test

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,769 miles

soild undertray or bash guard fitted . difficult to see some brake and suspension components.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 44,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

soild undertray or bash guard fitted . difficult to see some brake and suspension components.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,439 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 43,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,755 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 37,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,654 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 32,654 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,116 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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R173 KKX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R173 KKX, 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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R173 KKX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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