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R937 NRR

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,577 mi
Last recorded110,577 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 NRR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2011 110,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All rear brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

All rear suspension arm bushes slightly Deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both side chassia legs damaged

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 102,215 miles

4 x tyres worn on edges

All metal brake oioes greased making inspection difficult

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but can still function as intended

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

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

Several bulbs in high level brake light not working

Fail 14 Dec 2010 102,215 miles

4 x tyres worn on edges

All metal brake oioes greased making inspection difficult

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but can still function as intended

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

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

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

Several bulbs in high level brake light not working

Pass 7 Dec 2009 95,031 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 95,029 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 87,264 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 87,262 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 79,934 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 79,934 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 73,397 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

the high level brake light as a few bulbs that do not work .

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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R937 NRR is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R937 NRR, 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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R937 NRR is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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