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R968 EHG

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

78,092 mi
Last recorded78,092 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 EHG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Stone chip in zone A but not within swept area

Sufface rust on both front discs

Fail 19 Aug 2011 78,091 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Stone chip in zone A but not within swept area

Sufface rust on both front discs

Pass 10 Aug 2010 61,485 miles

both front tyres worn on tread edges

top belt cover missing

Fail 10 Aug 2010 61,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on tread edges

top belt cover missing

Fail 10 Aug 2010 61,484 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

(clutch) master cylider & slave clinder leaking

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

brake pipes starting to blister

top timimg belt cover missing

Fail 5 Aug 2010 61,469 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

(clutch) master cylider & slave clinder leaking

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

brake pipes starting to blister

top timimg belt cover missing

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,427 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 49,426 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,666 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 44,267 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 44,267 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 41,648 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 4,163 miles

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

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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R968 EHG is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R968 EHG, 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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R968 EHG is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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