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R845 HKX

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,476 mi
Last recorded92,476 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 HKX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 92,476 miles

slight blow fropm front exhaust

Fail 24 Sep 2011 92,476 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight blow fropm front exhaust

Pass 18 Sep 2010 80,417 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 76,804 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 72,407 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 18 Sep 2008 72,407 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2007 68,221 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 68,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 8 Jun 2006 62,462 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 62,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R845 HKX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R845 HKX, 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 R845 HKX registered?

R845 HKX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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