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S107 TCL

1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,162 mi
Last recorded73,162 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli68,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS107 TCL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 73,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler neck becoming corroded

Fail 15 May 2024 73,162 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached leg at lower attachment (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler neck becoming corroded

Pass 11 May 2023 73,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 72,879 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 72,879 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 72,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 72,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 72,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 71,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre section of exhaust becoming deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2019 71,825 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre section of exhaust becoming deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2018 70,983 miles

both front tyres becoming perished not to cords

near side rear tyre becoming perished in tread not to cords at time of test

near side wiper split

off side front brake slightly tight

Pass 11 May 2017 69,931 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,673 miles

Slight exhaust leak in centre pipe at rear.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,546 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 66,507 miles

Nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel arch.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,032 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,693 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,194 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 61,342 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,494 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 55,415 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 51,970 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 51,884 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Gli?

Based on 1,110 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,835
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 121
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117
Brake pipe excessively corroded 96
position lamp(s) not working 70
Registration plate lamp not working 66
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S107 TCL is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 68,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Gli fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S107 TCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Gli typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Gli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S107 TCL is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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