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R329 VVR

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,239 mi
Last recorded71,239 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 VVR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 71,239 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 64,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 64,253 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 56,290 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 48,942 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 42,154 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 37,349 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 32,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 32,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2016 32,830 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 32,552 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 32,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 32,107 miles

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 31,431 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 30,501 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,698 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,768 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,950 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,984 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,082 miles

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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R329 VVR is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R329 VVR, 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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R329 VVR is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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