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R979 ACR

1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,799 mi
Last recorded151,799 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi68,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 ACR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2006 151,799 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 151,799 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?

Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Steering rack gaiter split 82
Registration plate lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
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R979 ACR is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 68,983 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R979 ACR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R979 ACR registered?

R979 ACR is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R979 ACR safe to buy?

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