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R951 WPU

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,891 mi
Last recorded81,891 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 WPU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 81,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost bald on inner edge and almost on inner wear bar limit.[175/70/r13]82t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer edge of tread is very badly cracked ,, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 80,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,227 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 80,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 80,225 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,174 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 78,129 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,464 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,316 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,424 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 69,403 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,272 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 30 Jun 2011 63,722 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,533 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,414 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 56,000 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 52,029 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 52,029 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 47,761 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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R951 WPU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R951 WPU, 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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R951 WPU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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