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R568 YAR

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,160 mi
Last recorded66,160 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 YAR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 66,160 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 22 Sep 2020 66,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2019 64,171 miles

All four tyres showing age and deterioration

Nearside Front Wiper split

Offside Front Wiper split

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,657 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,550 miles

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 27 Apr 2017 62,550 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 5 May 2016 61,066 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 61,056 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,663 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 59,663 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 57,734 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 57,710 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,307 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,054 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 53,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,409 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 47,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2010 47,738 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 45,357 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 41,786 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe is corroded at the rear

nearside rear tyre tread is unevenly worn

offside front tyre tread worn on the inside edge

slight exhaust leak

Fail 1 May 2008 41,633 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,101 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2007 38,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front number plate is cracked

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 May 2006 34,578 miles

Front numberplate cracking.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 May 2006 34,578 miles

Front numberplate cracking.

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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R568 YAR is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R568 YAR, 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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R568 YAR is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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