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S727 REY

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,211 mi
Last recorded96,211 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS727 REY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,211 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 94,928 miles

Front crossmember slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 90,996 miles

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

offside front indicator lense missing

Fail 23 Jul 2013 90,959 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside front indicator lense missing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 88,028 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 24 Jul 2012 88,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 20 Jul 2011 83,502 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 83,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 78,990 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 17 Jul 2009 74,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,835 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 69,595 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,227 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 63,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,379 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 57,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S727 REY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S727 REY, 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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S727 REY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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