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R790 ABU

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,993 mi
Last recorded96,993 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 ABU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,993 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 96,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Inner Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 96,470 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 95,432 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 95,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 94,458 miles

both nearside and offside front bottom ball joint dust covers split

Fail 8 Nov 2011 94,458 miles

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

both nearside and offside front bottom ball joint dust covers split

Pass 11 Nov 2010 93,155 miles

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

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

oil leak to engine bay

Pass 11 Nov 2009 88,086 miles

Rear wiper deteriorating

Slight oil leak to engine bay

Pass 12 Nov 2008 85,121 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 85,121 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 80,164 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 71,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 71,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 60,966 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 60,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low 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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R790 ABU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R790 ABU, 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 R790 ABU registered?

R790 ABU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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