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R428 TCY

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,393 mi
Last recorded93,393 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 TCY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 93,393 miles

r/n/s tyre worn on inner edge

rer wiper blade split

slight blow from rear silencer & baffles insecure & corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2010 93,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cant test c o emmissions exhaust is leaking

high level beam lightnot working

nearside front brake is binding slightly

nearside rear tyre is on 1.6 mm

stong advise nearside front tyre is on 2 mm and wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2009 89,350 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 83,955 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 79,460 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 31 Mar 2007 79,341 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light on

centre brakelight innop

Pass 8 Apr 2006 73,136 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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R428 TCY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R428 TCY, 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 R428 TCY registered?

R428 TCY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R428 TCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 TCY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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