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S729 REY

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

28,333 mi
Last recorded28,333 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 REY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 28,333 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 28,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 26,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 26,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 26,103 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 25,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear exhaust pipe starting to corrode

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged poor view through mirror /product on lens (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle beam covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre treads starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension units

Pass 26 Nov 2019 25,298 miles

General surface corrosion to front/rear suspension units

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged view through mirror poor (product on lens ) (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 24,381 miles

Front brake hoses/ wire protection covering deteriorated but not affecting function

Pass 30 Nov 2017 23,645 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass loose ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 23,371 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nsf/osf/nsr tyre outer sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 28 Nov 2016 23,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nsf/osf/nsr tyre outer sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 20 Nov 2015 22,505 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 21,580 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 21,580 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 20,227 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 20,227 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 18,074 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 14,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 14,716 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 14,742 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 14,698 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 14,638 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 14,348 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,222 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 13,902 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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S729 REY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S729 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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What year was S729 REY registered?

S729 REY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S729 REY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S729 REY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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