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R721 WSD

1997 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,107 mi
Last recorded102,107 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 WSD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 102,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

airbag lamp on

front and rear suspension mount areas corroded inc front subframe

Fail 16 Mar 2009 102,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

airbag lamp on

front and rear suspension mount areas corroded inc front subframe

Fail 17 Mar 2008 95,695 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 95,695 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 90,020 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 90,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 79,565 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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R721 WSD is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R721 WSD, 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 R721 WSD registered?

R721 WSD is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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