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R186 BOE

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,801 mi
Last recorded69,801 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 BOE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,801 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,725 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 62,725 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,351 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 55,351 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2006 51,691 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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R186 BOE is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R186 BOE, 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 R186 BOE registered?

R186 BOE is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R186 BOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 BOE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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