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R103 DMB

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,090 mi
Last recorded32,090 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 DMB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,568 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,767 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 20,568 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 20,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 17,663 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 17,663 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 16,064 miles

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

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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R103 DMB is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R103 DMB, 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 28 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 R103 DMB registered?

R103 DMB is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R103 DMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 DMB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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