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R339 WYB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,575 mi
Last recorded78,575 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 WYB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,575 miles

n/s door mirror broken and insecure

o/s and n/s inner rack joints has slight play

Fail 6 Dec 2011 78,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s door mirror broken and insecure

o/s and n/s inner rack joints has slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2010 76,734 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 76,734 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2009 74,638 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 74,638 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2007 72,168 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both wipers split

nearside front indicator lense cracked

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre slight distoration

Pass 29 Nov 2007 72,168 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both wipers split

nearside front indicator lense cracked

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre slight distoration

Pass 30 Nov 2006 67,421 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 67,421 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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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R339 WYB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R339 WYB, 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 R339 WYB registered?

R339 WYB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R339 WYB safe to buy?

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