MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
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)
Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R420 KAD registered?
R420 KAD is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 September 1997.
Is R420 KAD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R420 KAD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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