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R34 EFS

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,003 mi
Last recorded65,003 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 EFS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 63,875 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 63,872 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,184 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 581,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 55,050 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 55,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R34 EFS is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R34 EFS, 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 R34 EFS registered?

R34 EFS is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R34 EFS safe to buy?

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