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R716 EDO

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,052 mi
Last recorded78,052 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 EDO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,052 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,309 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

srs light on

Fail 21 Apr 2010 73,292 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

srs light on

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,738 miles

Front flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorated

Rear wiper split

SRS lamp flashing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,316 miles

Oil leak

air bag warning light flashing

spare wheel well contains large amount of water

Fail 26 Mar 2008 61,273 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light flashing

brake warning light on

spare wheel well contains large amount of water

Pass 16 Mar 2007 56,566 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,195 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 51,137 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R716 EDO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R716 EDO, 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 R716 EDO registered?

R716 EDO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R716 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 EDO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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