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R963 EHB

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,369 mi
Last recorded35,369 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 EHB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 35,369 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2013 35,369 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 29 May 2012 27,840 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 27,835 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 21,369 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 21,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 14,892 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 14,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 10,418 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 8,129 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 8,127 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 16 Jan 2007 7,491 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 6,833 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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R963 EHB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R963 EHB, 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 R963 EHB registered?

R963 EHB is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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