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R794 BTC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,259 mi
Last recorded56,259 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 BTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,259 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,948 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,868 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,647 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,184 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 52,272 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,412 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,139 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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R794 BTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R794 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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What year was R794 BTC registered?

R794 BTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R794 BTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R794 BTC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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