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R481 SCH

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

151,442 mi
Last recorded151,442 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 SCH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 151,442 miles

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

damage to o\s sill

Fail 25 Apr 2012 151,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

battery insecure

damage to o\s sill

Pass 18 Apr 2011 146,145 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 140,852 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 140,850 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 135,502 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 135,428 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 128,533 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Rear bumper damaged and "repaired" with gaffer tape.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 128,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Rear bumper damaged and "repaired" with gaffer tape.

Fail 21 Mar 2008 128,422 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2007 124,650 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to rear bumper has been contained usiong tank tape

Pass 15 Mar 2006 117,673 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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R481 SCH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R481 SCH, 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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R481 SCH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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