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S418 NRG

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,429 mi
Last recorded52,429 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 NRG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 52,429 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2007 52,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2006 49,723 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 45,953 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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S418 NRG is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S418 NRG, 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 S418 NRG registered?

S418 NRG is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S418 NRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S418 NRG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S418 NRG have outstanding finance?

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