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R453 RCW

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,003 mi
Last recorded54,003 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 RCW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 54,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 49,738 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 49,737 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,969 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,246 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 38,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 32,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,599 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 27,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,465 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,950 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,965 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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R453 RCW is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R453 RCW, 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 R453 RCW registered?

R453 RCW is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R453 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 RCW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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