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R824 FYS

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,785 mi
Last recorded62,785 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 FYS
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,785 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,193 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 54,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,266 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 49,985 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,985 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,375 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 46,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 42,874 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 42,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,960 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 37,250 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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R824 FYS is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R824 FYS, 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 R824 FYS registered?

R824 FYS is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R824 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R824 FYS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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