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R129 WBK

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,782 mi
Last recorded56,782 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 WBK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 56,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking and worn out of shape

Pass 29 Apr 2015 55,203 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,130 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,957 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 38,568 miles

Battery insecure

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

RTA rear tailgate

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 May 2011 38,568 miles

Battery insecure

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

RTA rear tailgate

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,312 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 35,022 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,022 miles

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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R129 WBK is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc 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 R129 WBK, 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 R129 WBK registered?

R129 WBK is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R129 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 WBK 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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