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R980 MBV

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,639 mi
Last recorded67,639 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 MBV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 67,639 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

horn wired to differnt switch

needs rear wiper blade

power steering noiesy on lock to lock no fluid in power steering resivour

Pass 13 Apr 2007 60,433 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 60,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,420 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 56,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R980 MBV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R980 MBV, 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 R980 MBV registered?

R980 MBV is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R980 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R980 MBV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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