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R693 YNF

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

54,076 mi
Last recorded54,076 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 YNF
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 54,076 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 54,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 53,089 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 53,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,941 miles

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

rear spoiler brake light not connected.

unable to thoroughly check rear steel brake pipes due to underseal/wax covering pipes.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 52,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear spoiler brake light not connected.

unable to thoroughly check rear steel brake pipes due to underseal/wax covering pipes.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,552 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 48,541 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 48,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 48,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,927 miles

Near side parking brake, brake effert only passed the brake requirements. Recomended to inspect opperation.

Fail 27 May 2011 43,849 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake performance just passed

Fail 1 Jun 2010 41,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 41,226 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,612 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 40,132 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,452 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 38,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R693 YNF is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 R693 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 R693 YNF registered?

R693 YNF is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R693 YNF shows 19 tests with a 47.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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