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R931 WNB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,087 mi
Last recorded118,087 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 WNB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 118,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 105,156 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 98,407 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front & rear brake balance

handbrake travel

rust on front crossmember +sills to floors + floors +inner wings +under body rust

Pass 14 Aug 2009 98,407 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front & rear brake balance

handbrake travel

rust on front crossmember +sills to floors + floors +inner wings +under body rust

Pass 4 Jul 2008 89,393 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 79,341 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 10 Jul 2006 71,199 miles

front cross member rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2006 71,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front crossmember rusty

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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R931 WNB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R931 WNB, 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 R931 WNB registered?

R931 WNB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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