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R723 OSH

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,637 mi
Last recorded36,637 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 OSH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 362,532 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,791 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 35,791 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 354,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 347,424 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 347,424 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,014 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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R723 OSH is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R723 OSH, 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 R723 OSH registered?

R723 OSH is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R723 OSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R723 OSH shows 8 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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