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R924 SJW

1997 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,236 mi
Last recorded96,236 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 SJW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 96,236 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 93,483 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 93,456 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 90,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 90,185 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 86,287 miles

as previous test. number 642421539376

Fail 27 Nov 2009 86,277 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn very close to limit ( o/s/f slightly out of shape) , n/s/f worn inner edges

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy , heavy corrosion to various suspension components

radiator in very poor condition & leaking

stone chip in screen , condensation to o/s/f indicator lense , engine oil leaks various under body components covered in oil , exhaust system heavily corroded , cracking/perrishing to various suspension bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2008 84,469 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 74,394 miles

Oil leak

crack in offside front indicator lens

Fail 19 Nov 2007 74,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

crack in offside front indicator lens

Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,563 miles

rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 2 Nov 2006 66,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 26 Nov 2005 54,127 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 54,127 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R924 SJW is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R924 SJW, 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 R924 SJW registered?

R924 SJW is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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