No, R656 EAE is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R656 EAE?

The MOT for R656 EAE is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 November 2011.

What is the recorded mileage of R656 EAE?

The recorded mileage for R656 EAE is 42,683 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R656 EAE ULEZ compliant?

No, R656 EAE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Proton Persona Compact 1.3L Petrol · R656 EAE

R656 EAE

1997 Proton Persona Compact (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 42,683 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: PROTON PERSONA COMPACT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/11/2011
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 42,683 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 05/11/2011

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 42,683 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1299cc

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R656 EAE Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2010
42,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R656 EAE Mileage History

27/10/200532,878 mi
24/10/200635,022 mi+2,144 mi
24/10/200635,022 mi
06/11/200737,190 mi+2,168 mi
06/11/200737,190 mi
28/10/200838,666 mi+1,476 mi
27/10/200940,658 mi+1,992 mi
27/10/200940,658 mi
02/11/201042,683 mi+2,025 mi
03/11/201042,683 mi

Average of roughly 1,954 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

R656 EAE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 13:59

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Proton Persona Compact (R656 EAE) between October 2005 and November 2010.

The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 03 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”.

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