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R935 WNB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,077 mi
Last recorded96,077 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 WNB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2013 96,077 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front exhaust corroded/deteriorated.

slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 96,077 miles

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

front exhaust corroded/deteriorated.

slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 94,734 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded.

offside and nearside front brake pads worn.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 93,936 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 30 Mar 2011 93,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 16 Jan 2010 85,672 miles

rear tyres approaching minimum

Pass 12 Mar 2009 82,767 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 82,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 78,663 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 78,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 74,587 miles

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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R935 WNB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R935 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R935 WNB registered?

R935 WNB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R935 WNB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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