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R354 LWP

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,936 mi
Last recorded88,936 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 LWP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2018 88,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 83,324 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 78,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,818 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,148 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,603 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 66,603 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,744 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

s r s light on

Fail 16 Jul 2012 65,740 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

s r s light on

Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 63,425 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,746 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,449 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,564 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,772 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 44,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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R354 LWP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R354 LWP, 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 R354 LWP registered?

R354 LWP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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