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R396 CHB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,780 mi
Last recorded112,780 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 CHB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 112,780 miles

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

Oil leak

under side rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2011 111,363 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 111,359 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Hand brake lever close to full travel

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

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

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 109,341 miles

oil leak engine area

oil leak steering rack

slight blow front exhaust pipe

Fail 2 Aug 2010 109,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

oil leak engine area

oil leak steering rack

slight blow front exhaust pipe

Pass 13 Jul 2009 105,702 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 105,699 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 97,534 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limits

slight blow exhaust frontpipe flexy joint

Fail 19 Jun 2008 97,534 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s/f tyre close to limits

slight blow exhaust frontpipe flexy joint

Pass 10 Jul 2007 90,014 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 90,009 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 80,334 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 80,334 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 67,642 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 67,579 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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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R396 CHB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R396 CHB, 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 R396 CHB registered?

R396 CHB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 November 1997.

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