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R841 NSN

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,372 mi
Last recorded129,372 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 NSN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 129,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 129,371 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 121,026 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 121,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 113,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 105,082 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 105,082 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 96,436 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 96,273 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 87,670 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 87,668 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 78,942 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 78,942 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

All original remaining brake pipes starting to corrode. † †Underside of vehicle corroded. †

Nearside rear Suspension creaking. † †Rear number plate starting to disfigure. † †Slight play in the front anti roll bar links. † †Offside & nearside front strut top mounts badly corroded. † †Exhaust heatshield insecure. † †

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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R841 NSN is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R841 NSN, 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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R841 NSN is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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