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R860 NNL

1997 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,063 mi
Last recorded78,063 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 NNL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,063 miles

ADVISE CORROSION N/S/R FLOOR

Fail 20 Nov 2013 78,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ADVISE CORROSION N/S/R FLOOR

Pass 3 Dec 2012 73,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 73,700 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,328 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 68,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 62,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 57,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,837 miles

SRS LIGHT FLASHING,ADVISE DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE,PLEASE NOTE INCORRECT MIEAGE ON LAST YEARS MOT CERTIFACTE, MOT TESTERS FAULT, CORRECT MIEAGE ON THIS YEARS PAPER WORK.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 50,837 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS LIGHT FLASHING,ADVISE DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE,PLEASE NOTE INCORRECT MIEAGE ON LAST YEARS MOT CERTIFACTE, MOT TESTERS FAULT, CORRECT MIEAGE ON THIS YEARS PAPER WORK.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 65,275 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 44,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADVISE O/S/R BRAKE PIPE

Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,213 miles

ADVISE N/S/R BRAKE PIPE

Pass 7 Dec 2005 31,798 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE.FRONT BRAKE PADS, ROCKER COVER GASKET.

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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R860 NNL is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R860 NNL, 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 R860 NNL registered?

R860 NNL is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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