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R672 TRV

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,397 mi
Last recorded62,397 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 TRV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2012 62,397 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 62,397 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,660 miles

ENGINE ROUGH RUNNING

Hydrocarbon readings high

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2011 52,660 miles

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

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

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

ENGINE ROUGH RUNNING

Hydrocarbon readings high

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,687 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 41,687 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,156 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,022 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,816 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,238 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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R672 TRV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R672 TRV, 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 R672 TRV registered?

R672 TRV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R672 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R672 TRV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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