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R82 VYB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,814 mi
Last recorded100,814 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 VYB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 100,814 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 100,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 90,509 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 90,509 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 85,144 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 85,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 79,678 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 79,678 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 73,288 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 73,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 65,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 59,375 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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R82 VYB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R82 VYB, 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 R82 VYB registered?

R82 VYB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R82 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R82 VYB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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