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R692 LFV

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,157 mi
Last recorded41,157 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 LFV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,157 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front crossmember showing corrosion

nearside rear tyre wall in poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2009 40,466 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front crossmember showing corrosion

nearside rear tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,512 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,321 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 31,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f + n/s/r tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,810 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 27,780 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 26,560 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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R692 LFV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R692 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 R692 LFV registered?

R692 LFV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R692 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R692 LFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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