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R87 MGT

1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,114 mi
Last recorded90,114 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi68,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 MGT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 90,114 miles

wiper linkage squeeks

Pass 9 Jun 2008 84,325 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,672 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 68,983 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 68,983 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak from engine

Rear suspension arm bushes perished

Stone chip to windscreen

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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R87 MGT is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R87 MGT, 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 R87 MGT registered?

R87 MGT is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R87 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 MGT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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