MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Battery insecure
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
o/s/r brake pipe showing surfacerust
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
(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
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
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.
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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