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R757 XDB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,145 mi
Last recorded70,145 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 XDB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 May 2015 70,145 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,544 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 67,479 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 66,078 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 64,726 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 62,802 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 60,938 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 59,375 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 57,407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,247 miles

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

front brakes sticking slight

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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R757 XDB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R757 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 R757 XDB registered?

R757 XDB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R757 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R757 XDB shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R757 XDB have outstanding finance?

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