MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,066 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Battery insecure
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
both headlamp aims on lower limit
incorrect chassis number on log book
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R538 AKV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R538 AKV, 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 R538 AKV registered?
R538 AKV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R538 AKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R538 AKV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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