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R277 LFX

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,351 mi
Last recorded54,351 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 LFX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,912 miles

offside front tyre in poor condition inside edge

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,572 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,912 miles

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

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

boot shocker supports weak

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,695 miles

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

Exhaust centre section corroded and has slight leak of gasses

Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,538 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,008 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 19,935 miles

some test items hidden by covers and components

Pass 12 Oct 2005 19,652 miles

all tyres soft

boot struts defective

washers slimey , wipers smear screen

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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R277 LFX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R277 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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What year was R277 LFX registered?

R277 LFX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R277 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 LFX shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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