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R718 NBD

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,427 mi
Last recorded121,427 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 NBD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2013 121,427 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 121,427 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 117,224 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Water in n/s side/flasher lamp unit

Fail 23 Jan 2012 117,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Water in n/s side/flasher lamp unit

Pass 27 Jul 2010 110,722 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2009 105,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 96,308 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 83,618 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 83,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R718 NBD 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 R718 NBD, 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 R718 NBD registered?

R718 NBD is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R718 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R718 NBD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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