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R674 LFV

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,607 mi
Last recorded107,607 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 LFV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2015 107,607 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 101,465 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both strut top mountings cracking

corrosion to front subframe, lower arms and rear chassis leg

front to rear brake pipes corroded

no n/s mirror fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2014 101,464 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both strut top mountings cracking

corrosion to front subframe, lower arms and rear chassis leg

front to rear brake pipes corroded

no n/s mirror fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2013 95,581 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 95,581 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 89,601 miles

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

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

corrosion to front subframe and front to rear brake pipes

n/s mirror missing

Fail 30 Jan 2012 89,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion to front subframe and front to rear brake pipes

n/s mirror missing

Pass 28 Jan 2011 84,010 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 84,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 77,323 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 77,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,088 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 71,088 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 64,060 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 57,668 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 52,926 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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R674 LFV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R674 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 R674 LFV registered?

R674 LFV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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