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R467 NBV

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,661 mi
Last recorded71,661 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 NBV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,661 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 7,019 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 67,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 59,940 miles

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

n/s front steering rackend slight play

Pass 29 May 2008 55,892 miles

n/s rear imdicator not complete but not adversly efecting its operation

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 29 May 2008 55,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear imdicator not complete but not adversly efecting its operation

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2007 51,103 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 47,371 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 47,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R467 NBV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R467 NBV, 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 R467 NBV registered?

R467 NBV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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