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R286 XDT

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,377 mi
Last recorded35,377 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 XDT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,377 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,944 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 33,944 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,780 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 29,816 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished and had a nail in tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2009 27,954 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,954 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,995 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 21,122 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 19,308 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,308 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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R286 XDT is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This 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 R286 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 R286 XDT registered?

R286 XDT is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R286 XDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 XDT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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