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R683 LAU

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,237 mi
Last recorded29,237 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 LAU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,237 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2012 29,236 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 22,688 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,517 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,635 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 14,166 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,166 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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R683 LAU 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 87.5%.

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 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 R683 LAU, 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 R683 LAU registered?

R683 LAU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R683 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R683 LAU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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