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R592 CDV

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

58,503 mi
Last recorded58,503 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 CDV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2013 58,503 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play nearside steering rack end/tie rod

Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,503 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play nearside steering rack end/tie rod

Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,761 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,566 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 55,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,468 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 52,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,597 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 47,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,756 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 46,756 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 46,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,538 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 45,538 miles

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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R592 CDV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R592 CDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R592 CDV registered?

R592 CDV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R592 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R592 CDV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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