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1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,643 mi
Last recorded67,643 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi63,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 BTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,643 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 67,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 63,788 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 63,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,698 miles

n/s rear tyre perrishing on outer side wall

Pass 20 Jul 2013 53,839 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 53,839 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,987 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure and cap missing

Fail 15 Jul 2012 52,966 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure and cap missing

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,906 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

one battery cap missing

Fail 11 Jul 2011 51,859 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

one battery cap missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r tyre pressures low

slight roughness from both rear wheels

Fail 19 Jul 2010 50,982 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r tyre pressures low

slight roughness from both rear wheels

Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,415 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 48,414 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,421 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 41,966 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 41,965 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,708 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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R659 BTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 63,158 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R659 BTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R659 BTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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