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TAZ 7698

1998 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,268 mi
Last recorded112,268 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 7698
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 112,268 miles

advise engine oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2009 112,268 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

advise engine oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 100,720 miles

offside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2008 100,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 94,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

srs light flashing

Fail 19 Nov 2007 94,348 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

srs light flashing

Pass 24 Nov 2006 88,297 miles

advise exhaust

advise steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2006 85,115 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 85,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Advise Offside rear tyre has heavy crack's on inner edge.

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

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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TAZ 7698 is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TAZ 7698, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TAZ 7698?

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What year was TAZ 7698 registered?

TAZ 7698 is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is TAZ 7698 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 7698 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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