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R304 BBM

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,583 mi
Last recorded60,583 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 BBM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 60,583 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 60,503 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 57,864 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,864 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres perished & worn close to wear bars

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,235 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,307 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 51,307 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,922 miles

excess hand brake travel

offside rear shock absorber starting to leak

oil leak from head gasket

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,609 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 46,609 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,638 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 37,008 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 37,008 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R304 BBM is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R304 BBM, 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 R304 BBM registered?

R304 BBM is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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