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R167 KKX

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,095 mi
Last recorded61,095 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 KKX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,095 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,138 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2012 59,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,893 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,674 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,527 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 49,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 46,365 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 42,808 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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R167 KKX is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R167 KKX, 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 R167 KKX registered?

R167 KKX is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R167 KKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 KKX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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