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R94 MGT

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,493 mi
Last recorded44,493 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 MGT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,493 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 44,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,036 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 36,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 28,610 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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R94 MGT is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R94 MGT, 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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How do I check the history of R94 MGT?

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What year was R94 MGT registered?

R94 MGT is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R94 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R94 MGT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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