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R920 AKP

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,369 mi
Last recorded119,369 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 AKP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 119,369 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 119,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 106,708 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 106,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 106,648 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 106,648 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 102,292 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 102,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 96,464 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 96,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 89,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

nearside front lower suspension arm has a small hole

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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R920 AKP is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue 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 R920 AKP, 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 R920 AKP registered?

R920 AKP is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R920 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R920 AKP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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