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R640 FNM

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,929 mi
Last recorded123,929 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 FNM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 123,929 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 115,090 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 109,007 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 103,817 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

front number plate cracked

nearside mirror missing

Pass 29 Nov 2007 98,656 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

nearside mirror missing

Pass 27 Nov 2006 92,442 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 92,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 86,418 miles

advise off side rear shocker damp

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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R640 FNM is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R640 FNM, 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 R640 FNM registered?

R640 FNM is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R640 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R640 FNM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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