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R614 TBK

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,842 mi
Last recorded68,842 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 TBK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 68,842 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 68,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 65,923 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake warning light on

front of vehicle damaged

oil leak from rocker cover and head gasket

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,923 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

brake warning light on

front of vehicle damaged

oil leak from rocker cover and head gasket

Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,483 miles

engine has bad oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2010 61,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine has bad oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,284 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 55,284 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

major oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,764 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 52,764 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 31 May 2007 40,066 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 40,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,949 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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R614 TBK is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R614 TBK, 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 R614 TBK registered?

R614 TBK is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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