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R949 WNB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,474 mi
Last recorded61,474 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 WNB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 61,474 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and outer walls perished and splitting

oil leak

under vehicle wax oiled/under sealed so brake pipe corrosion assessment not clearly visable

Fail 1 May 2012 61,474 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and outer walls perished and splitting

oil leak

under vehicle wax oiled/under sealed so brake pipe corrosion assessment not clearly visable

Pass 19 May 2011 58,361 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe undersealed

high rise brake light strip bulbs out

nearside front wiper split

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 55,692 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 55,692 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high rise brake light strip bulbs out

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 53,249 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 53,249 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

both front tyres perished on outer wall

nearside front door strike plate needs adjusting

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on outer edge

slight oil leak

Fail 20 May 2008 49,997 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front drop link bushes perished

Pass 20 May 2008 49,997 miles

both front drop link bushes perished

Pass 15 May 2007 47,021 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 44,196 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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R949 WNB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc 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 R949 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 R949 WNB registered?

R949 WNB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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