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R153 VHE

1998 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,684 mi
Last recorded32,684 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 VHE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2017 32,684 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested due to excessive white smoke on acceleration and temperature rising (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes greased

underbody undersealed

Pass 2 Dec 2016 24,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,605 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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 18 Mar 2015 22,619 miles

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 19 Mar 2014 21,436 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,674 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,944 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,114 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,215 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,520 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,704 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,894 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 14,937 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 14,913 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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R153 VHE is a 1998 Proton Persona in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 65,077 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 R153 VHE, 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 28 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R153 VHE registered?

R153 VHE is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R153 VHE safe to buy?

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