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R688 VCC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,683 mi
Last recorded55,683 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 VCC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,683 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to cxhild seat fitted.

Offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 23 Jun 2015 55,662 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Both rear tyres cracked

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to cxhild seat fitted.

Offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,634 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front lens cover missing

Fail 27 Jun 2014 47,634 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front lens cover missing

Pass 15 Jun 2012 47,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,065 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,999 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 28,997 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,023 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,121 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,438 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 20,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R688 VCC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R688 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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What year was R688 VCC registered?

R688 VCC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R688 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R688 VCC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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