MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,740 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (7.1.2)
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
rear reg plate/os wiper
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
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
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
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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
nsf tyre wall old
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R553 AKV registered?
R553 AKV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 10 September 1997.
Is R553 AKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R553 AKV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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