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R754 CDA

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,821 mi
Last recorded76,821 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 CDA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2014 76,821 miles

All coil springs worn,All shock absorbers have negilable damping effect,Suspension components corroded,Drivers front indicator lamp cover missing

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 76,821 miles

All coil springs worn,All shock absorbers have negilable damping effect,Suspension components corroded,Drivers front indicator lamp cover missing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,755 miles

handbrake warning lamp illuminated

wiper stalk damaged but still operating

Fail 18 Jan 2013 72,755 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake warning lamp illuminated

wiper stalk damaged but still operating

Fail 25 Jan 2012 68,751 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,751 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 64,684 miles

offside rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Jan 2011 64,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,259 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 56,841 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,411 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 51,300 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,551 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,090 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 42,090 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 Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R754 CDA is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R754 CDA, 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 R754 CDA registered?

R754 CDA is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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