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R998 BAF

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,280 mi
Last recorded122,280 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 BAF
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 122,280 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 121,846 miles

Corrosion to all suspension components

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 121,839 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Corrosion to all suspension components

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,180 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 12,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 121,797 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion appearing to vehicle underside

exhaust system corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2011 121,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion appearing to vehicle underside

exhaust system corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2010 121,278 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 121,251 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 120,451 miles

Oil leak

emissions on maximum limit (CO)

handbrake high

Pass 20 May 2008 120,165 miles

Oil leak

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

corrosion appearing to underside

Pass 5 May 2007 119,748 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 104,146 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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R998 BAF is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R998 BAF, 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 29 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 R998 BAF registered?

R998 BAF is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R998 BAF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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