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R768 AAN

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,493 mi
Last recorded68,493 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 AAN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 68,493 miles

wipers poor

Pass 28 Oct 2013 58,471 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 58,470 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,927 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 55,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,999 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 53,999 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,614 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,723 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 48,723 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,431 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 46,429 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 44,221 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,221 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,864 miles

oil leak at cylinder gasket.

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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R768 AAN is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc 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 R768 AAN, 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 R768 AAN registered?

R768 AAN is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R768 AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R768 AAN shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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