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R866 NNL

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,001 mi
Last recorded98,001 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 NNL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2010 98,001 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2009 91,937 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 91,908 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 84,679 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 84,679 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 78,031 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 78,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2005 74,888 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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R866 NNL is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R866 NNL, 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 R866 NNL registered?

R866 NNL is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R866 NNL safe to buy?

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