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R424 BTU

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

31,957 mi
Last recorded31,957 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 BTU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/s/r tyre badly perished

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

Vehicle generally corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 31,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/s/r tyre badly perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle generally corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,400 miles

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

all rear suspention joints in poor condition

both rear tyre are badly perished

front anti roll bar bushs perished

o/s/f indicator lens missing still flashimg orange

o/s/f tyre is badly perished

Fail 17 Sep 2013 31,400 miles

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

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

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

all rear suspention joints in poor condition

both rear tyre are badly perished

front anti roll bar bushs perished

o/s/f indicator lens missing still flashimg orange

o/s/f tyre is badly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,708 miles

body damaged

n/s/r tyre is badly perished

o/s/ indicator lense missing

o/s/r tyre is badly perished

o/s/r tyre wearing badly

rear brake pipes are coroded lightly

rear trailing arm bushs are perishing

srs intermitantly flashing

underside of caris corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 30,692 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

body damaged

n/s/r tyre is badly perished

o/s/ indicator lense missing

o/s/r tyre is badly perished

o/s/r tyre wearing badly

rear brake pipes are coroded lightly

rear trailing arm bushs are perishing

srs intermitantly flashing

underside of caris corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,071 miles

Both rear tyres very badly perished

Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,059 miles

N/s/r tyre perished

srs light is on

Fail 16 Sep 2010 29,059 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

N/s/r tyre perished

srs light is on

Fail 14 Sep 2009 27,960 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS light flashes on

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,960 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

SRS light flashes on

Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,881 miles

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

air bag light flashing

both offside and nearside rear tyres perrishing

Fail 10 Sep 2008 26,881 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

air bag light flashing

both offside and nearside rear tyres perrishing

Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,550 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 25,528 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,030 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

exhaust rusty

slight rusting on brake pipes

Fail 11 Sep 2006 24,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 22,628 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 22,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R424 BTU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R424 BTU, 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 R424 BTU registered?

R424 BTU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R424 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 BTU shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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