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R84 VDV

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

20,270 mi
Last recorded20,270 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 VDV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 20,270 miles

front registration plate damaged

nearside front indicator lens missing

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 20,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front registration plate damaged

nearside front indicator lens missing

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 18,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has cracks in inner side wall but not showing cords

Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,701 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 17,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 17,161 miles

small cut to n/s/r inner tyre side wall

Fail 7 Sep 2012 17,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

small cut to n/s/r inner tyre side wall

Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,421 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 16,421 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 15,462 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,462 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 14,358 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,385 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,613 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 12,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 11,530 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 11,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 10,731 miles

nail in tyre

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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R84 VDV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R84 VDV, 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 R84 VDV registered?

R84 VDV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R84 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R84 VDV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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