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R269 NBF

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,872 mi
Last recorded132,872 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 NBF
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2010 132,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 132,872 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 109,700 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 109,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 101,965 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 101,964 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 90,924 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 90,869 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2005 83,144 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 83,144 miles

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

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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R269 NBF is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R269 NBF, 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 R269 NBF registered?

R269 NBF is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 6 December 1997.

Is R269 NBF safe to buy?

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