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R321 SBV

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,335 mi
Last recorded38,335 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 SBV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,335 miles

front number plate poor condition

nearside rear brake pipe from flexi starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,617 miles

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

front registration plate slight deteriorated

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 5 Mar 2008 34,587 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front registration plate slight deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,750 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 29,811 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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R321 SBV is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R321 SBV, 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 R321 SBV registered?

R321 SBV is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R321 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 SBV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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