MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake discs starting to get low on inner face.
Front number plate cracked.
Off-side front indicator condensated.
Off-side front indicator lens cracked.
Off-side rear light cluster cracked.
Front brake discs starting to get low on inner face.
Front number plate cracked.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Off-side front indicator condensated.
Off-side front indicator lens cracked.
Off-side rear light cluster cracked.
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P198 BFX is a 1997 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 70,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P198 BFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P198 BFX registered?
P198 BFX is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 May 1997.
Is P198 BFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P198 BFX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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