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R893 GGE

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,592 mi
Last recorded40,592 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 GGE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 40,592 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 39,459 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

drivers seat cushion split-frame exposed

radiator perished

fuel filler corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of disc (3.5.1i)

drivers seat cushion split-frame exposed

fuel filler neck corroded

radiator perished

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,426 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,696 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,565 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level warning lamp on

exhaust centre pipe corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 30,038 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level warning lamp on

exhaust centre pipe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,328 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 28,328 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,003 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,859 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,562 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,096 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,079 miles

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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R893 GGE is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R893 GGE, 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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R893 GGE is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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