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R394 KAD

1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,112 mi
Last recorded82,112 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 KAD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 82,112 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 82,112 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 76,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

borderline pass on front brake discs being heavily pitted

front brake pads wearing thin

front suspension arms and subframe showing signs of corrosion

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear seatbelt stalk protective cover missing

srs light on

very slight warping to front brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2008 74,242 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

srs light illuminated

Fail 28 Oct 2008 74,161 miles

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

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

horn temparimental

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

srs light illuminated

Pass 31 Oct 2007 67,155 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 67,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 59,484 miles

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

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

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly perished

Pass 13 Mar 2006 57,483 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 57,481 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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R394 KAD is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 72,998 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R394 KAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R394 KAD is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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