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R336 SBV

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,419 mi
Last recorded37,419 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 SBV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 37,419 miles

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

hand brake adjustment required

Fail 24 Jan 2018 44,157 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

hand brake adjustment required

Pass 27 Jan 2017 37,415 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 30,129 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,045 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 30,040 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 29,799 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 9 Jan 2012 28,906 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 28,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2010 28,592 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 28,587 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 26,901 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 23,756 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,056 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,804 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 20,441 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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R336 SBV is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R336 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 R336 SBV registered?

R336 SBV is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R336 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R336 SBV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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