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R604 PRH

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,993 mi
Last recorded60,993 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 PRH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 60,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2017 58,389 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust deteriorated

front lower cross member corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 58,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 37,535 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 34,908 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 32,214 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r tyre has slight damage on tread

Pass 4 May 2011 22,494 miles

rear tyres sidewall perishied

Fail 21 Apr 2011 22,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

rear tyres sidewall perishied

Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,805 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,807 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,669 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,848 miles

n/s/f & rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,058 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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R604 PRH is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This 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 R604 PRH, 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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R604 PRH is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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