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R988 AET

1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

118,219 mi
Last recorded118,219 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi63,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 AET
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 118,219 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 118,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 118,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 109,397 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 109,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 100,853 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 100,702 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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R988 AET is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 63,158 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R988 AET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R988 AET registered?

R988 AET is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R988 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 AET shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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