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R766 XHK

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,762 mi
Last recorded143,762 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 XHK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2011 143,762 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2011 143,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2010 138,376 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 138,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake discs are in a poor condition

OS rack end worn

OSF indicator lense missing

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2008 132,950 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 132,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 128,889 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 120,777 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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R766 XHK is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R766 XHK, 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 R766 XHK registered?

R766 XHK is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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