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R168 TET

1998 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,657 mi
Last recorded96,657 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 TET
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 96,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 98,388 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 92,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,124 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 89,086 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 86,293 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 86,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 83,377 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 80,085 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 74,215 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 74,215 miles

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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R168 TET is a 1998 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R168 TET, 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 R168 TET registered?

R168 TET is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R168 TET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 TET shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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