MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,821 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front bumper insecure
Rear bumper insecure
boot lid will not open
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake warning light is staying on
offside and nearside rear tyres are both worn on the outer walls
offside door mirror is damaged
wheel weight is is close to the anti roll bar link arm on full lock
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
brake warning light is staying on
offside and nearside rear tyres are both worn on the outer wall
offside dorr mirror is damaged
wheel weight is rubbing the anti roll bar link arm on full lock
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R538 GKO is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R538 GKO, 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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How do I check the history of R538 GKO?
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What year was R538 GKO registered?
R538 GKO is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 March 1998.
Is R538 GKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R538 GKO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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