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R198 KSC

1998 Proton Persona Lsi

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

133,707 mi
Last recorded133,707 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Lsi72,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 KSC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Lsi
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 133,707 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 133,707 miles

Inner Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 125,373 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 125,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 125,373 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Lsi?

Based on 850 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,617
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Stop lamp not working 61
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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R198 KSC is a 1998 Proton Persona Lsi in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 72,454 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R198 KSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R198 KSC registered?

R198 KSC is a 1998 Proton Persona Lsi, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R198 KSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 KSC shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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