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R855 BDT

1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,831 mi
Last recorded102,831 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi68,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 BDT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 102,831 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 102,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 73,343 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 51,356 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 51,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,397 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 32,343 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?

Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Steering rack gaiter split 82
Registration plate lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
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R855 BDT is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 68,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R855 BDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R855 BDT is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is R855 BDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 BDT 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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