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R716 EPV

1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,595 mi
Last recorded144,595 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli68,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 EPV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 144,595 miles

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

Oil leak

body damage to nearside

Fail 1 Feb 2008 144,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

body damage to nearside

Pass 17 Jan 2007 134,660 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 120,091 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Gli?

Based on 1,110 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,835
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 121
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117
Brake pipe excessively corroded 96
position lamp(s) not working 70
Registration plate lamp not working 66
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R716 EPV is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 68,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Gli fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R716 EPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Gli typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Gli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R716 EPV registered?

R716 EPV is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R716 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 EPV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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