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R662 LFV

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,545 mi
Last recorded123,545 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 LFV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 123,545 miles

nsf seatbelt stalk has loose fitment but cannot be filly checked for secureness due to covers and fittings..but opperates when pulled on...

Fail 8 Oct 2009 123,545 miles

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

nsf seatbelt stalk has loose fitment but cannot be filly checked for secureness due to covers and fittings..but opperates when pulled on...

Pass 13 Oct 2008 119,386 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 119,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 113,447 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 104,834 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 104,834 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 97,362 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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R662 LFV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R662 LFV, 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 R662 LFV registered?

R662 LFV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R662 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R662 LFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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