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R658 EAE

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,672 mi
Last recorded199,672 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 EAE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2006 199,672 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 199,672 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 168,566 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 168,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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R658 EAE is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R658 EAE, 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 R658 EAE registered?

R658 EAE is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R658 EAE safe to buy?

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