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R273 COE

1998 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,684 mi
Last recorded59,684 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 COE
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 59,684 miles

brake fluid dirty

Fail 5 Jul 2007 59,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre flat. Offside front tyre under inflated. Brake fluid - dirty condition.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 55,503 miles

off/s rear tyre wall cracking/interior mirror loose

Fail 7 Jul 2006 55,503 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

off/s rear tyre wall cracking/interior mirror loose

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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R273 COE is a 1998 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc 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 R273 COE, 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 R273 COE registered?

R273 COE is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R273 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R273 COE 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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