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R545 JKH

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

78,990 mi
Last recorded78,990 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 JKH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2009 78,990 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

boot full

boot release cable broken

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Jan 2008 65,938 miles

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

alot of travel on the handbrake

Fail 7 Jan 2008 65,921 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 65,533 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 56,621 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 56,621 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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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R545 JKH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 R545 JKH, 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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R545 JKH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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