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R57 UWB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,822 mi
Last recorded61,822 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 UWB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 61,822 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2007 61,822 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Oct 2006 56,147 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 56,147 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 49,087 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 49,087 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R57 UWB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R57 UWB, 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 R57 UWB registered?

R57 UWB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R57 UWB safe to buy?

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