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R648 FNM

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,670 mi
Last recorded105,670 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 FNM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 105,670 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

nearside none obligatory mirror missing

oil leak onto exhaust manifold

srs light on

Fail 4 Apr 2011 105,548 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

nearside none obligatory mirror missing

oil leak onto exhaust manifold

srs light on

Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 94,331 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 89,131 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 89,131 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 83,875 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 78,906 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 78,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R648 FNM is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R648 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 R648 FNM registered?

R648 FNM is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R648 FNM safe to buy?

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