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R749 OWO

1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

105,452 mi
Last recorded105,452 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli68,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 OWO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2009 105,452 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet o/s hinge u/s

just enough reserve travel in parking brake

Pass 19 Feb 2009 105,452 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

bonnet o/s hinge u/s

just enough reserve travel in parking brake

Fail 27 Jan 2009 105,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

no clutch pedal rubber

some wear in brake pedal rubber

Pass 8 Jan 2008 96,922 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 96,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 82,294 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 81,950 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 66,566 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 66,523 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R749 OWO is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R749 OWO, 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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R749 OWO is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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