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R954 WPU

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,495 mi
Last recorded80,495 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 WPU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 May 2009 80,495 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2009 80,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2008 78,542 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 78,542 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 76,584 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 76,584 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

accident damage to rear bumper

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 May 2006 74,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leaking

cooling fan not working

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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R954 WPU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R954 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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R954 WPU is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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