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R461 RCH

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,465 mi
Last recorded39,465 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 RCH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,465 miles

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

accident damage to nearside door and rear quarter

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 39,439 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

accident damage to nearside door and rear quarter

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,118 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 38,117 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,918 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,103 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,829 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,719 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,331 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,174 miles

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

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)

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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R461 RCH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R461 RCH, 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 R461 RCH registered?

R461 RCH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R461 RCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 RCH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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