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R275 LUB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,857 mi
Last recorded71,857 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 LUB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,857 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 71,853 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 67,952 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake hoses perished and cracked

lower suspension arms corroded

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked on sidewall

Fail 16 Sep 2014 67,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

front brake hoses perished and cracked

lower suspension arms corroded

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked on sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,374 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,228 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST SECTION BLOWING ON GASKET

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Sep 2011 59,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

MIDDLE EXHAUST SECTION BLOWING ON GASKET

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Sep 2010 53,594 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 53,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,263 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 47,263 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak from engine oil cap missing

Fail 30 Sep 2008 40,311 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,311 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,390 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 35,167 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 27,732 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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R275 LUB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R275 LUB, 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 LUB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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