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R284 NBF

1998 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,383 mi
Last recorded75,383 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 NBF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 75,383 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 75,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,800 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 64,454 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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R284 NBF is a 1998 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R284 NBF, 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 R284 NBF registered?

R284 NBF is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R284 NBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 NBF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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