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R548 OGM

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,326 mi
Last recorded115,326 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 OGM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 115,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

nearside front bumper damaged, no sharp edges. osf indicator lamp cracked, no white light.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 108,460 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Drivers seat worn on side exposing foam insert on offside upright.

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

No tax on vehicle.

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2008 99,811 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 99,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2007 93,401 miles

offside front indicator lens cracked

stone chip to offside front head lamp

Pass 10 May 2006 88,419 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 88,419 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust in poor condition and blowing

offside front indicator lens damaged

offside headlamp lens damaged

oil leak

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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R548 OGM is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R548 OGM, 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 R548 OGM registered?

R548 OGM is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R548 OGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R548 OGM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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