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R610 TBK

1997 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,201 mi
Last recorded59,201 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 TBK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 59,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Indicator lens missing

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

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm = deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

cover missing off offside front indicator

large crack in screen but not affecting drivers view

offside front wheelarch damaged but no sharp edges

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Jul 2015 53,319 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

cover missing off offside front indicator

large crack in screen but not affecting drivers view

offside front wheelarch damaged but no sharp edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,693 miles

front / rear axle surface rust

n/s/r tyre outer side perish

rear inner door sills rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,525 miles

FRONT / REAR UNDER SIDE SUSPENSION PARTS VERY RUSTY

Fail 23 Jul 2012 45,153 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bad oil leak //// rocker cover

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,153 miles

bad oil leak //// rocker cover

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,346 miles

///// H/BRAKE HIGH //// FAN BELT SLACK

Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,461 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,094 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 41,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,460 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 39,451 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

[1] rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2006 37,683 miles

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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R610 TBK is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R610 TBK, 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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R610 TBK is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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