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R748 YNO

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,626 mi
Last recorded102,626 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 YNO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 102,626 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2014 102,623 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,687 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 94,400 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 90,483 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 88,736 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 88,736 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 82,405 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 76,628 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 70,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,953 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 64,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 59,487 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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R748 YNO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R748 YNO, 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 R748 YNO registered?

R748 YNO is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R748 YNO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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