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R632 TBK

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,257 mi
Last recorded100,257 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 TBK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 100,257 miles

Front brake application uneven

engine coolant leak

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2016 100,255 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front brake application uneven

engine coolant leak

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 97,335 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 97,335 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front wipers slight smearing

horn operated by after market switch

nearside door sill corroding at rear no holes

nearside front flasher lens broken no white light showing

nearside front tyre sidewall very poor condition

nearside rear tyre in very poor condition badly perished and sidewall scuffed 12 years old

offside front tyre 14 years old

oil leak front of engine

slight wear brake pedal antislip

Fail 26 Mar 2014 92,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front wipers slight smearing

horn operated by after market switch

nearside door sill corroding at rear no holes

nearside front flasher lens broken no white light showing

nearside front tyre sidewall very poor condition

nearside rear tyre in very poor condition badly perished and sidewall scuffed 12 years old

offside front tyre 14 years old

oil leak front of engine

slight wear brake pedal antislip

Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,536 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,800 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 78,773 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 72,688 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 67,063 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 67,063 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,906 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 62,906 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,589 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 54,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,509 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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R632 TBK is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R632 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 R632 TBK registered?

R632 TBK is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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