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R594 CDV

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,727 mi
Last recorded85,727 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 CDV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 85,727 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 85,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,740 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,415 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,202 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 57,202 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,565 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,608 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 49,616 miles

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 49,616 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 47,428 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,202 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2008 44,202 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,611 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,803 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 38,801 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 35,982 miles

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

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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R594 CDV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R594 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.

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What year was R594 CDV registered?

R594 CDV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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