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R370 PAC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,211 mi
Last recorded79,211 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 PAC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 79,211 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 69,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,012 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,211 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 50,211 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,581 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 48,577 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,984 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 46,977 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 42,936 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 39,151 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 39,151 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R370 PAC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R370 PAC, 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 R370 PAC registered?

R370 PAC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R370 PAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R370 PAC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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