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R882 ENJ

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,983 mi
Last recorded57,983 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 ENJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,983 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pipes shows signs of corrosion

nearside rear tyre cracking in sidewalls

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Jul 2011 57,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pipes shows signs of corrosion

nearside rear tyre cracking in sidewalls

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,599 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 56,593 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,212 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2009 55,212 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,363 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,784 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,130 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 44,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R882 ENJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R882 ENJ, 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 R882 ENJ registered?

R882 ENJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R882 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 ENJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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