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R345 XNE

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,242 mi
Last recorded102,242 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 XNE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 102,242 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 102,242 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 100,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2010 97,978 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded (small hole)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 97,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded (small hole)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 95,411 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 93,583 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 93,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front indicator lenses,outer covers missing.

Petrol filler neck corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 91,056 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 81,606 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 81,606 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R345 XNE is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R345 XNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R345 XNE registered?

R345 XNE is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R345 XNE safe to buy?

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