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R872 YNG

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,669 mi
Last recorded59,669 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 YNG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,669 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 50,939 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,057 miles

both front indicator lenses missing

front number plate cracked

near side bonett hinge broken

Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,981 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,130 miles

bonett hinge broken

both front indicator lenses missing

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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R872 YNG is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R872 YNG, 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 R872 YNG registered?

R872 YNG is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R872 YNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 YNG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R872 YNG have outstanding finance?

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