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R792 FWC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,095 mi
Last recorded120,095 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 FWC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 120,095 miles

front exhaust flexi slight blow & poor condition

n/s headlamp glass damaged

n/s/f tyrejust legal 175/70/13t

suspect front pads getting low

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 1 Feb 2013 118,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 116,333 miles

front pads required approx 1-3000 miles

n/s headlamp damaged

n/s/f tyre getting low 175/70/13t

o/s indicator lens missing

various suspension bushes perished

Fail 20 Jan 2012 116,333 miles

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

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

front pads required approx 1-3000 miles

n/s headlamp damaged

n/s/f tyre getting low 175/70/13t

o/s indicator lens missing

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 28 Jan 2011 112,931 miles

centre pipe exhaust blow just mot legal/oxygen sensor & wiring poor condition

exhaust front pipe flexi poor condition

n/s headlamp just legal/glass broken

various oil leaks

Pass 25 Jan 2010 108,925 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from exhaust side of engine

radiator is in poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2010 108,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from exhaust side of engine

Pass 30 Jan 2009 106,249 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting ot perish

nearside headlap unit cracked and damp

offside headlamp adjuster broken

offside indicator unit filled with water

rear section of exhaust is slightly blowing

Pass 30 Jan 2008 101,992 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 101,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 97,744 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 93,427 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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R792 FWC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R792 FWC, 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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R792 FWC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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