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R284 XDT

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,167 mi
Last recorded83,167 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2005
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 XDT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2005 83,167 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 83,053 miles

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

Nearside Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wear in off side rear tyre

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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R284 XDT is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R284 XDT, 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 R284 XDT registered?

R284 XDT is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R284 XDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 XDT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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