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R291 LWP

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,587 mi
Last recorded48,587 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 LWP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 48,587 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,915 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 46,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,290 miles

nearside rear tyre perished badly 175/70R13 82H

Fail 14 Aug 2009 46,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside rear tyre perished badly 175/70R13 82H

Pass 13 Aug 2008 44,158 miles

Oil leak

offside door mirror cracked near legal limit

Fail 13 Aug 2008 44,158 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

offside door mirror cracked near legal limit

Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,132 miles

both front tyres worn on or near legal limit recomend emmediate renewal

Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,168 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 40,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre worn near to legal limit

Pass 24 Aug 2005 36,538 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 36,534 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R291 LWP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R291 LWP, 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 R291 LWP registered?

R291 LWP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R291 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R291 LWP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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