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R559 EOR

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,654 mi
Last recorded105,654 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 EOR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 105,654 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,525 miles

Oil leak

Underside surface corrosion present

Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,000 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 88,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

rear underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 May 2011 83,673 miles

BRAKE PIPES HEAVLY COATED IN UNDER SEAL

DRIVER WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON END

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NEAR LIMIT

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE HAS WATER INGRESS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING NEARSIDE

Fail 31 May 2011 83,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NEAR LIMIT

BRAKE PIPES HEAVLY COATED IN UNDER SEAL

DRIVER WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON END

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE HAS WATER INGRESS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING NEARSIDE

Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,253 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION REAR CHASSIS NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT NUMBER PLATE WATER INGRESS AND CRACKED

REAR NUMBER PLATE WATER INGRESS AND CRACKED

Fail 28 Jun 2010 79,252 miles

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

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

ADVANCED CORROSION REAR CHASSIS NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT NUMBER PLATE WATER INGRESS AND CRACKED

REAR NUMBER PLATE WATER INGRESS AND CRACKED

Pass 20 Jun 2009 74,313 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 69,963 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 69,963 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 67,413 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 67,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 60,432 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 51,123 miles

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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R559 EOR is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R559 EOR, 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 R559 EOR registered?

R559 EOR is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R559 EOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 EOR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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