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R849 YWG

1998 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,299 mi
Last recorded64,299 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 YWG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 64,299 miles

both front arb bushes deterioated

front discs rusty and slight pitting

n/s floor jacked on and bent up

o/s front shock sweating and also o/s rear shock as well

steering slightly stiff

under vehicle been waxed oiled hard to inspect for corrosion

welding has been covered over hard to inspect

Fail 29 Jan 2008 64,299 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

both front arb bushes deterioated

front discs rusty and slight pitting

n/s floor jacked on and bent up

o/s front shock sweating and also o/s rear shock as well

under vehicle been waxed oiled hard to inspect for corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2006 58,973 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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R849 YWG is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R849 YWG, 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 R849 YWG registered?

R849 YWG is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R849 YWG shows 3 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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