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R298 LWP

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,565 mi
Last recorded86,565 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 LWP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 86,565 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2013 81,833 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2013 81,833 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2012 80,337 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 78,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 75,470 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 75,470 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

there is cover opn brake pipe we are not ablr to properly test it

Fail 22 Jul 2009 71,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,645 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 68,200 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 65,502 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 59,199 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 51,367 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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R298 LWP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 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 R298 LWP, 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 29 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 R298 LWP registered?

R298 LWP is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R298 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 LWP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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