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R582 UCS

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

125,798 mi
Last recorded125,798 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 UCS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2007 125,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 125,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2006 108,273 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 108,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 108,220 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning lamp staying on

brake warning light staying on

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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R582 UCS is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 R582 UCS, 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 R582 UCS registered?

R582 UCS is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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