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R791 BTC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,254 mi
Last recorded102,254 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 BTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,254 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 102,254 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 98,017 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 94,424 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,054 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 91,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEVEL LOW

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,200 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 87,199 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 83,057 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 69,942 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 64,729 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 64,698 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R791 BTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R791 BTC, 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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R791 BTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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