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R878 NNL

1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

267,738 mi
Last recorded267,738 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli68,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 NNL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Gli
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 267,738 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 267,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 53,187 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 53,187 miles

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

exaust system has minor leak

front registration plate has water marks in it

n/s rear tyre inner edge worn close to legal limit

o/s front tyre has cracks in it

o/s front tyre has small cut in it

rear registration plate has water marks in it

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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R878 NNL is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R878 NNL, 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 R878 NNL registered?

R878 NNL is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Gli, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R878 NNL safe to buy?

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