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R684 VCC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,595 mi
Last recorded52,595 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 VCC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front-rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 50,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,182 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 48,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 44,988 miles

2 front-rear brake pipes at rear.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 42,553 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 39,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust in poor condition/corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 37,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,996 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 34,023 miles

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,023 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2010 32,468 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,468 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,399 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 28,724 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,724 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 27,000 miles

o/s front side wall cracking.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,484 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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R684 VCC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R684 VCC, 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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R684 VCC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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