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R550 OGM

1998 Proton Persona Lsi

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,207 mi
Last recorded121,207 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Lsi72,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 OGM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Lsi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 121,207 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside wiper blade split

rear bumper loose

Fail 9 Mar 2009 121,207 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside wiper blade split

rear bumper loose

Pass 5 Mar 2008 102,803 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING...

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 102,803 miles

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

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING...

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 96,742 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 96,742 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 84,202 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 84,202 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)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Lsi?

Based on 850 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,617
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Stop lamp not working 61
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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R550 OGM is a 1998 Proton Persona Lsi in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 72,454 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R550 OGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R550 OGM registered?

R550 OGM is a 1998 Proton Persona Lsi, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R550 OGM safe to buy?

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