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R308 UWL

1997 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,404 mi
Last recorded181,404 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 UWL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 181,404 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 181,404 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 175,630 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 175,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 168,080 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 168,080 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 161,714 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 155,735 miles

front brake pads very low.

nsf tyre close to bold on edges.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 155,735 miles

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.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 148,569 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 148,558 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 142,661 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2009 142,527 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 128,679 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 120,124 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 111,567 miles

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.

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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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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R308 UWL is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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