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R732 VVR

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,066 mi
Last recorded84,066 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 VVR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 84,066 miles

oil leak from oil filter area adive cheak

Fail 28 Aug 2009 84,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak from oil filter area adive cheak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,915 miles

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

OIL LEAK FROM BOTTOM OF ENGINE AREA

RADIATOR CORE IS VERY BADLY CORRODED

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN OUT

STONE CHIP IN DRIVERS AREA ZONE SWEPT AREA BUT NOT EXCEEDING 10MM

Fail 29 Aug 2008 74,915 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

OIL LEAK FROM BOTTOM OF ENGINE AREA

RADIATOR CORE IS VERY BADLY CORRODED

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN OUT

STONE CHIP IN DRIVERS AREA ZONE SWEPT AREA BUT NOT EXCEEDING 10MM

VERY STRONG ADVISE REAR NEARSIDE TYRE IS PUNTURED WITH A NAIL CLOSE TO INNER SHOULDER AREA

Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,876 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 60,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery which is fitted wrong type to tall

Pass 5 Aug 2006 52,387 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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R732 VVR is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc 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 R732 VVR, 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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R732 VVR is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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