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R86 AVV

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,712 mi
Last recorded136,712 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 AVV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 136,712 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 136,712 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 131,114 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 125,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 125,358 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 116,716 miles

general signs of corrosion underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2011 112,716 miles

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

general signs of corrosion underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2010 108,256 miles

(advise) front number plate starting to deteriate

(advise) n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing close to limits over 3/4 tread width 175x70x13

Pass 22 Oct 2009 96,378 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 82,369 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 82,368 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 67,065 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 52,728 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 52,728 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R86 AVV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R86 AVV, 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 R86 AVV registered?

R86 AVV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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