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R275 LFX

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,565 mi
Last recorded145,565 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 LFX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 145,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam aim fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 145,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Too Slow on all speeds (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam aim fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 143,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

rear boot struts not working

Fail 10 Jul 2021 143,471 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing lower forward section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower stabiliser arm inner bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing forward lower section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake low efficiency

rear boot struts not working

Pass 16 Jul 2020 134,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed belt slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser bar inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear boot lid struts not working

Fail 16 Jul 2020 134,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed belt slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser bar inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear boot lid struts not working

Pass 14 Aug 2019 123,920 miles

Drivers seat belt slightly weak in operation

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tailgate struts not working

Pass 7 Aug 2018 112,524 miles

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

Tailgate struts not working

Fail 1 Aug 2018 112,386 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested Due to offside dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield rattling

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

Tailgate struts not working

Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,624 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread worn on outer edges

Fail 7 Aug 2017 99,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken bar (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,690 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 85,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake travel long

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,815 miles

hand brake travel long

Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,043 miles

hand brake travel long

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,479 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 65,478 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre cracking outer side walls

Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,629 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 63,622 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,248 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,005 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 52,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 46,980 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)

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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R275 LFX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R275 LFX, 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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R275 LFX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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