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R484 ONK

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,753 mi
Last recorded39,753 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 ONK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,753 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,074 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,244 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,850 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,564 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 23,169 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2008 22,730 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,730 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 22,099 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 21,447 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 21,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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R484 ONK is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R484 ONK, 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 R484 ONK registered?

R484 ONK is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R484 ONK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R484 ONK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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