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R551 JKH

1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,875 mi
Last recorded66,875 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 JKH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,875 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 66,875 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,475 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 53,475 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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R551 JKH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 72,998 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R551 JKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R551 JKH registered?

R551 JKH is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R551 JKH safe to buy?

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