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R579 JKH

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,018 mi
Last recorded95,018 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 JKH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 95,018 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 93,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front disc backplate corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2009 93,099 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 91,426 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 91,423 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 84,868 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 84,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 79,838 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 79,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R579 JKH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R579 JKH, 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 R579 JKH registered?

R579 JKH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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