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R312 PTY

1998 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,699 mi
Last recorded55,699 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 PTY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,699 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 51,852 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 51,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 80,432 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 80,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 49,017 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,921 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,093 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,598 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 37,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 31,218 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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R312 PTY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R312 PTY, 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 R312 PTY registered?

R312 PTY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R312 PTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R312 PTY shows 12 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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