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1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s door mirror insecure
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?
Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.
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R855 YWG is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YWG, 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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What year was R855 YWG registered?
R855 YWG is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R855 YWG safe to buy?
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