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R347 BUK

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,609 mi
Last recorded110,609 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 BUK
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2006 110,609 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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R347 BUK is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R347 BUK, 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 R347 BUK registered?

R347 BUK is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R347 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R347 BUK shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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