MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
front brake pads very low.
nsf tyre close to bold on edges.
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
front brake pads very low.
nsf tyre close to bold on edges.
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
engine oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
engine oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R308 UWL is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R308 UWL, 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 R308 UWL registered?
R308 UWL is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 September 1997.
Is R308 UWL safe to buy?
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