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R569 RAU

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,208 mi
Last recorded35,208 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 RAU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 35,208 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside front tyre worn low

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 35,208 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front suspension arms corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside front tyre worn low

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 34,595 miles

All front suspension arms corroded

All rear suspension arms corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,939 miles

Judder from both front brakes

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 33,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Judder from both front brakes

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,200 miles

Both fronmt suspension arms and front subframe corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 32,756 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 32,756 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,115 miles

front subframe and lower arms in rusty condition

offside rear brake pipes to and from hose corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 32,082 miles

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

front subframe and lower arms in rusty condition

offside rear brake pipes to and from hose corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,429 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,844 miles

both floors to sills corroded

offside rear brake pipe very corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,977 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 29,977 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,042 miles

Fog lamp intermittant.

Pass 3 Jan 2006 28,179 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 28,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R569 RAU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R569 RAU, 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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R569 RAU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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