MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,279 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R985 ESX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R985 ESX, 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 R985 ESX registered?
R985 ESX is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 17 November 1997.
Is R985 ESX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R985 ESX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R985 ESX have outstanding finance?
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