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R185 KSC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,717 mi
Last recorded55,717 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 KSC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,717 miles

BONNET HINGE FRACTURED N/S

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 55,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BONNET HINGE FRACTURED N/S

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,090 miles

BONNET HINGE FRACTURED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/MIRROR DAMAGED

Fail 14 Oct 2009 53,085 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BONNET HINGE FRACTURED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 22 Oct 2008 50,757 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 50,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside bonnet hinge snapped

Pass 19 Oct 2007 45,288 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked but not obscuring vision

Pass 28 Oct 2006 42,074 miles

front brake pads in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,631 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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R185 KSC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R185 KSC, 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 R185 KSC registered?

R185 KSC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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