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R221 NRC

1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,801 mi
Last recorded71,801 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli68,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 NRC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 71,801 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 71,769 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 62,204 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 61,926 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 55,091 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 55,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 47,329 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2007 47,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,690 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Gli?

Based on 1,110 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,835
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 121
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117
Brake pipe excessively corroded 96
position lamp(s) not working 70
Registration plate lamp not working 66
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R221 NRC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli in Blue 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 Gli models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 68,191 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 Gli fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R221 NRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Gli typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Gli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R221 NRC registered?

R221 NRC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R221 NRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 NRC 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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