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S171 BGD

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,935 mi
Last recorded99,935 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 BGD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2008 99,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 94,240 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 86,625 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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S171 BGD is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 S171 BGD, 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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What year was S171 BGD registered?

S171 BGD is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S171 BGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S171 BGD shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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