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R420 KAD

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,996 mi
Last recorded110,996 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 KAD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 110,996 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 110,996 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 110,738 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 110,738 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 106,080 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 102,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 94,087 miles

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

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

brake fluid below max

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2009 94,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

brake fluid below max

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2008 83,211 miles

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

metal in offside rear tyre

offside front wing mirror not fully secure

strong advise nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract back

Fail 25 Jul 2008 83,211 miles

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

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

metal in offside rear tyre

offside front wing mirror not fully secure

strong advise nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract back

Pass 18 Jul 2007 72,473 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 72,473 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 62,887 miles

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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R420 KAD is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R420 KAD, 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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R420 KAD is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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