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R481 FYG

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,729 mi
Last recorded45,729 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 FYG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 45,729 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 45,715 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

various amounts of corrosion on most susspension parts

Pass 19 Jun 2024 45,413 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2023 45,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 45,284 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 45,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 44,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 44,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 44,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,037 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,691 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,993 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 42,978 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 41,582 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 41,577 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,439 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2014 36,991 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,445 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 35,435 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,444 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,324 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,326 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,618 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 29,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,225 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,821 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 26,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 25,147 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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R481 FYG is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R481 FYG, 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 R481 FYG registered?

R481 FYG is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R481 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 FYG shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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