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R201 XUD

1997 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,189 mi
Last recorded97,189 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 XUD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 97,189 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 97,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 91,965 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

nearside steering rack end worn

Fail 8 Nov 2012 91,436 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

nearside steering rack end worn

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,931 miles

Drivers wiper slight tear

N/S/F Steering Control Arm Slight Play

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

SRS Light Flashing

Fail 7 Nov 2011 65,553 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

o/s/r sill corroded

rear seat bels not tested due to seats folded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,629 miles

o/s/f brake hose twisted

oil leak

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,300 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 46,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,205 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 30,217 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 27,254 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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R201 XUD is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R201 XUD, 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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R201 XUD is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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