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R681 YNF

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,051 mi
Last recorded133,051 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 YNF
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 133,051 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 126,069 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2009 126,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2008 117,738 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r brake pipe showing surfacerust

Fail 19 Nov 2008 117,700 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake pipe showing surfacerust

Pass 26 Nov 2007 114,123 miles

(5.1B.4a)offside rear seatbelt locking stork sheaths missing,operation of buckle satisfactory,however recommed repair or replacement

(6.2.2)offside front seat mounting adjacent inner door sill area, "one of two" significantly reduced and requires repair,the seat is not significantly reduced in security

Transmission oil leak present

Fail 13 Nov 2007 114,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(5.1B.4a)offside rear seatbelt locking stork sheaths missing,operation of buckle satisfactory,however recommed repair or replacement

(6.2.2)offside front seat mounting adjacent inner door sill area, "one of two" significantly reduced and requires repair,the seat is not significantly reduced in security

Transmission oil leak present

Pass 8 Nov 2006 110,257 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 110,257 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear seatbelt locking stork covers missing.Alternator loose within its fixings.offside front brake backing plate starting to deteriorate.

Offside rear steel brake pipe surface corrosion starting to form.offside rear shock absorber mist oil present.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 104,110 miles

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

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

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

rear seat belt cover broken

Fail 22 Nov 2005 104,110 miles

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

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

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

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

rear seat belt cover broken

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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R681 YNF is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R681 YNF, 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 R681 YNF registered?

R681 YNF is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R681 YNF safe to buy?

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