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R353 KPH

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,056 mi
Last recorded100,056 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 KPH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 100,056 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust deteriated

front brake pads low

Fail 30 May 2012 100,056 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust deteriated

front brake pads low

o/s/ wiper split

Pass 20 Jun 2011 96,997 miles

n/s/r tyre has cuts and is perished

oil leaks

various corrosion under car

various suspention bushes deteriated

Fail 7 Jun 2011 96,947 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts and is perished

oil leaks

various corrosion under car

various suspention bushes deteriated

Pass 24 Dec 2009 90,833 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 90,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 80,283 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 65,493 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 65,493 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 52,873 miles

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

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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R353 KPH is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R353 KPH, 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 R353 KPH registered?

R353 KPH is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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