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R797 FWC

1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,242 mi
Last recorded58,242 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi63,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 FWC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,242 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,850 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,722 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 44,428 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 41,365 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 41,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 38,998 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 36,307 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,716 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 33,667 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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R797 FWC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 63,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R797 FWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R797 FWC registered?

R797 FWC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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