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R656 FNM

1998 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,631 mi
Last recorded35,631 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 FNM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,631 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 35,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,653 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 34,653 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 33,891 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,404 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 32,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,207 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,521 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 23,084 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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R656 FNM is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R656 FNM, 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 R656 FNM registered?

R656 FNM is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R656 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R656 FNM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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