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R482 NBV

1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,375 mi
Last recorded78,375 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi63,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 NBV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 78,375 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 55,143 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,308 miles

Centre Rear stalk has plastic cover missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,929 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,633 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 44,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 43,760 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,760 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,236 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,671 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,096 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 41,519 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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R482 NBV is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 63,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R482 NBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R482 NBV registered?

R482 NBV is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R482 NBV safe to buy?

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