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R352 BUK

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,774 mi
Last recorded74,774 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 BUK
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2014 74,774 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 May 2013 69,693 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,690 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 17 Apr 2012 63,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 5 May 2011 59,557 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 57,809 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 57,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 May 2009 55,540 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 55,540 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 50,651 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,917 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,030 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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R352 BUK is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R352 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 R352 BUK registered?

R352 BUK is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R352 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R352 BUK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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