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R905 BTX

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,294 mi
Last recorded96,294 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 BTX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 96,294 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 92,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2009 92,107 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 87,202 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 80,394 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 71,483 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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R905 BTX is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R905 BTX, 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 R905 BTX registered?

R905 BTX is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R905 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R905 BTX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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