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R379 DVX

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,664 mi
Last recorded81,664 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 DVX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,664 miles

n/s/f indicator lens cover missing

Fail 31 Jan 2014 81,562 miles

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

n/s/f indicator lens cover missing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,458 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 74,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 63,982 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,854 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 61,854 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on walls,175/70/13

water in o/s/f indicator

Pass 2 Mar 2010 59,549 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 59,549 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,208 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 54,345 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 51,598 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 48,378 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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R379 DVX is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R379 DVX, 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 R379 DVX registered?

R379 DVX is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R379 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R379 DVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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