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R570 AKV

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,668 mi
Last recorded81,668 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 AKV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 81,668 miles

offside & nearside front brake discs corroding

offside & nearside front tyres worn to edges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 78,826 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 78,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine overheating

Pass 20 Nov 2006 72,082 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 72,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 71,924 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 67,020 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 66,997 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R570 AKV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R570 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 R570 AKV registered?

R570 AKV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R570 AKV safe to buy?

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