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R381 RKY

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,243 mi
Last recorded95,243 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 RKY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 95,243 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 95,243 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 90,252 miles

airbag light on

Fail 12 Jan 2012 90,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

airbag light on

clutch fault pedal box worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 87,716 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 87,716 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

air bag light on

both mirror glasses have been taped in

slight movement in both steering rack arms

Pass 14 Jan 2010 84,346 miles

both door mirror glasses been taped in

srs light flashing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 81,156 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside and nearside mirror glass been taped in

radiator leaking

Fail 15 Jan 2009 81,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside and nearside mirror glass been taped in

radiator leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2008 78,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

srs warning light on

Pass 11 Jan 2007 73,924 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 69,302 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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R381 RKY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R381 RKY, 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 R381 RKY registered?

R381 RKY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R381 RKY safe to buy?

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