MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front tyres wearing on inner edges
oil leaks
slight poor idle
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
oil leaks
slight poor idle
very slight binding n/s/f brake
GENERAL BODY AND SILL CORROSION
OIL LEAKS
CENTRE EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION
OIL LEAKS
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil leak
exhaust downpipe flexi in poor condition
n/s/r tyre on legal limit
advize n/s rear tyre worn to 2m
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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R686 JMR is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R686 JMR, 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 R686 JMR registered?
R686 JMR is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 October 1997.
Is R686 JMR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R686 JMR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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