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R837 MBB

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,492 mi
Last recorded51,492 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 MBB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 51,492 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,133 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 41,428 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,428 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 37,299 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres side walls in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2005 31,336 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 31,336 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R837 MBB is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R837 MBB, 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 R837 MBB registered?

R837 MBB is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R837 MBB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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