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R423 RKY

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,089 mi
Last recorded57,089 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 RKY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,089 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)

o/n/s/r king bushes slightly corrosion(flaxible)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 57,089 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

o/n/s/r king bushes slightly corrosion(flaxible)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 53,021 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 53,003 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake flex ferules corroded

corrosion around suspension units/brake units/steering units

exhaust corroded and small leak from front

front brake pads wearing low

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre cracking on side wall

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

paintwork damaged

vehicle untidy inside difficult to access seat belts

Pass 11 May 2006 51,963 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing. †nearside rear shock absorber.

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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R423 RKY is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R423 RKY, 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 R423 RKY registered?

R423 RKY is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R423 RKY safe to buy?

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