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R760 NEL

1998 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,784 mi
Last recorded119,784 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 NEL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 119,784 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 119,745 miles

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

brake pedal rubber missing....

front brake pads low....

light under body corrosion.....

n/s/f tyre worn on edges & on limit , advise replacement....

wipers smear....

Pass 1 Oct 2010 104,638 miles

Oil leak

drivers door corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

rear shocks damp

Pass 14 Oct 2009 92,889 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to bumpers

front no plate delaminating

Pass 8 Oct 2008 78,715 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,131 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 59,131 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust corroded , heavy in places

Pass 5 Oct 2006 40,370 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 24,875 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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R760 NEL is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R760 NEL, 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 R760 NEL registered?

R760 NEL is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R760 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R760 NEL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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