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R484 NBV

1997 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,093 mi
Last recorded93,093 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 NBV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2007 93,093 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 87,120 miles

Front crossmember damaged and corroded but not within prescribed area.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake backplate corroded heavily

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle has been involved in nearside front and rear collision. Road Test shows no effect too braking or steering

Pass 8 Nov 2006 87,120 miles

Front crossmember damaged and corroded but not within prescribed area.

Nearside brake backplate corroded heavily

Vehicle has been involved in nearside front and rear collision. Road Test shows no effect too braking or steering

Pass 8 Nov 2005 77,114 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 77,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

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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R484 NBV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R484 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 R484 NBV registered?

R484 NBV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R484 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R484 NBV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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