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R204 NRC

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,345 mi
Last recorded73,345 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 NRC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2008 73,345 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

O/side mirror damagrd and tempory repair

Pass 3 Mar 2008 73,345 miles

Battery insecure

O/side mirror damagrd and tempory repair

Pass 19 Feb 2007 55,056 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front indicator lense damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2007 55,046 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front indicator lense damaged

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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R204 NRC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R204 NRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R204 NRC?

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What year was R204 NRC registered?

R204 NRC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R204 NRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 NRC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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