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R276 EHS

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,991 mi
Last recorded70,991 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 EHS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 70,991 miles

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

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/s rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes binding

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,747 miles

Both front flexie hose ferrals corroded

Both inner sill- floor areas corroded and holed

O/s drop link bushes perished

Rear axle bushes starting to split

Slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 20 Sep 2012 70,474 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front flexie hose ferrals corroded

Both inner sill- floor areas corroded and holed

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

O/s drop link bushes perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle bushes starting to split

Slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,832 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 69,830 miles

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

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 68,920 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Power steering has an oil leak

Radiator shows signs of leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,486 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 67,486 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 66,771 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 66,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 66,205 miles

Cooling fan is inoperative

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

Offside and nearside front tyres are scrubbed on inside edges

Fail 10 Oct 2007 66,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Cooling fan is inoperative

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

Offside and nearside front tyres are scrubbed on inside edges

Pass 12 Oct 2006 64,455 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 64,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear wiper torn

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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R276 EHS is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R276 EHS, 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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R276 EHS is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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