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R299 CGX

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,770 mi
Last recorded43,770 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 CGX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,770 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,776 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 42,776 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,769 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,556 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 39,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 37,252 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 37,252 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,069 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,167 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,230 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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R299 CGX is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R299 CGX, 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 R299 CGX registered?

R299 CGX is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R299 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R299 CGX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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