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R557 CNT

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

228 mi
Last recorded228 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 CNT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 228 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 211 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 211 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 16,828 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 16,828 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 16,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 16,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,828 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 16,828 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 16,825 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,825 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 16,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,828 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,828 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,828 miles

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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R557 CNT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,399cc 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 R557 CNT, 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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R557 CNT is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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