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R833 AOK

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,455 mi
Last recorded28,455 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 AOK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 28,455 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 22,247 miles

vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 29 Apr 2022 20,267 miles

vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 11 Nov 2020 18,584 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 16,738 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 1,623 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 16,207 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,228 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 13,050 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 12,863 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,166 miles

both front tyres low on tread and wearing on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2008 11,562 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 10,927 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 10,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 10,196 miles

Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 10,196 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 9,574 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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R833 AOK is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R833 AOK, 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 R833 AOK registered?

R833 AOK is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R833 AOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R833 AOK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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