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R730 VSL

1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,198 mi
Last recorded73,198 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi68,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 VSL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,198 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 68,219 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 60,416 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 51,323 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 51,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?

Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Steering rack gaiter split 82
Registration plate lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
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R730 VSL is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 68,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R730 VSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R730 VSL registered?

R730 VSL is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R730 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 VSL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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