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R756 XDB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,664 mi
Last recorded128,664 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 XDB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2012 128,664 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 128,664 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 122,698 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 116,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 116,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 110,029 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 100,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 100,160 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 90,044 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 90,044 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 79,105 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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R756 XDB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R756 XDB, 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 R756 XDB registered?

R756 XDB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R756 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R756 XDB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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