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R346 CDB

1998 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,400 mi
Last recorded41,400 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 CDB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,400 miles

both rear indicator bulbs fading

exhaust very rusty and blowing slightly on cat

front sub frame rusty

n/s/r tyre cracking and worn to 2 mm

o/s/r outer sidelight not working

oil leak on engine

possible leak on power steering rack

sump very rusty and corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2009 41,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear indicator bulbs fading

exhaust very rusty and blowing slightly on cat

front sub frame rusty

n/s/r tyre cracking and worn to 2 mm

o/s/r outer sidelight not working

oil leak on engine

possible leak on power steering rack

sump very rusty and corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,158 miles

engine oil leak

engine sump corroding

exhaust blowing slightly behind cat

Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,103 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 36,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust rusty

slight oil leak on o.s of engine

Fail 23 Feb 2006 31,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front pipe heat shield loose

radiator in poor condition

sump rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,357 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front pipe heat shield loose

radiator in poor condition

sump rusty

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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R346 CDB is a 1998 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R346 CDB, 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 R346 CDB registered?

R346 CDB is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R346 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R346 CDB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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