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R313 LKN

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,983 mi
Last recorded95,983 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 LKN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 95,983 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 82,445 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 82,445 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth nearside rear bald on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2008 68,089 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Fail 4 Dec 2008 68,089 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 28 Nov 2007 63,052 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 57,175 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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R313 LKN is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R313 LKN, 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 R313 LKN registered?

R313 LKN is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R313 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 LKN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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