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R855 YNG

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,955 mi
Last recorded78,955 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 YNG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 78,955 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 78,934 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 72,998 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,618 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,541 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 64,856 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,047 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,698 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 57,528 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,611 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,209 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,781 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,611 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,478 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 33,648 miles

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

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

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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R855 YNG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R855 YNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R855 YNG registered?

R855 YNG is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R855 YNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 YNG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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