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R874 NNL

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,684 mi
Last recorded88,684 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 NNL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 88,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 88,684 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 77,352 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 77,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,838 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 72,838 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 69,792 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 69,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 49,930 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 49,930 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R874 NNL is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R874 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R874 NNL registered?

R874 NNL is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R874 NNL safe to buy?

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