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R330 SBV

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,496 mi
Last recorded80,496 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 SBV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2015 80,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill next to susp mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember behind radiator and along entire length. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 80,192 miles

Centre Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 80,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,848 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 79,848 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,429 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

coolant level low

Fail 9 Aug 2012 79,426 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

coolant level low

Pass 12 Aug 2011 78,785 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2011 78,783 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,285 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 78,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,673 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 77,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 76,779 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 76,768 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 75,789 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 75,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s front tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2006 74,843 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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R330 SBV is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R330 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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R330 SBV is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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