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R553 AKV

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,740 mi
Last recorded60,740 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 AKV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,740 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,727 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system minor leak and deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,198 miles

rear reg plate/os wiper

Fail 8 Oct 2013 47,892 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres are wearing out of shape and slightly low and also perishing and starting to split around tread blocks

Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,197 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres are starting to wear slightly out of shape

various small areas of solid brake pipe are starting to deteriate

Fail 24 Oct 2012 42,197 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres are starting to wear slightly out of shape

various small areas of solid brake pipe are starting to deteriate

Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,473 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,019 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,128 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,218 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 23,294 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,294 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 22,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsf tyre wall old

Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,445 miles

nsf tyre wall old

Pass 16 Aug 2005 21,538 miles

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

O/S/F inner tyre wall getting old

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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R553 AKV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R553 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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R553 AKV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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