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R32 EJL

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,600 mi
Last recorded51,600 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 EJL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 51,600 miles

n/s front tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2021 51,598 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 51,189 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 51,189 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 49,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 49,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 47,198 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 47,198 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 44,357 miles

Hand brake lever stiff

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,463 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 40,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 36,595 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 36,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,791 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,598 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,266 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,413 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,669 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,745 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,822 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 24,151 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 23,371 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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R32 EJL is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R32 EJL, 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 R32 EJL registered?

R32 EJL is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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