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R522 UCH

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,180 mi
Last recorded59,180 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 UCH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,180 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 54,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 46,233 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 44,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Nov 2005 43,154 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2005 43,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak

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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R522 UCH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R522 UCH, 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 R522 UCH registered?

R522 UCH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R522 UCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 UCH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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