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R775 AOG

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,523 mi
Last recorded102,523 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 AOG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 102,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front cross member is slightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2011 102,292 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front cross member is slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,501 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 86,299 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet hinge offside broken

Fail 8 Sep 2009 79,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 79,794 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,656 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 69,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 84,703 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,067 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 57,266 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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R775 AOG is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R775 AOG, 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 R775 AOG registered?

R775 AOG is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R775 AOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R775 AOG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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