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R453 VOO

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,850 mi
Last recorded56,850 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 VOO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,850 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,287 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 54,787 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,480 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 51,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,038 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 48,038 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,405 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,450 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,351 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,151 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,880 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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R453 VOO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R453 VOO, 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 R453 VOO registered?

R453 VOO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R453 VOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 VOO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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