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R49 FCT

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,435 mi
Last recorded75,435 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 FCT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,435 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,456 miles

both inner sill repaired areas covered with under seal

Fail 10 Mar 2018 72,412 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,139 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 18 Mar 2016 65,848 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 65,848 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 59,369 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,898 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,308 miles

air bag light on

Fail 2 Mar 2012 53,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,212 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,597 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 48,591 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,704 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 47,704 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,815 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,437 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,401 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 41,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R49 FCT is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R49 FCT, 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 R49 FCT registered?

R49 FCT is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R49 FCT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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