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R352 MVV

1998 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,722 mi
Last recorded83,722 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 MVV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 83,722 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2011 83,568 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,076 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,283 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 68,283 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,938 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 63,938 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,751 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2007 58,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 53,393 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 53,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 MVV is a 1998 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R352 MVV, 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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R352 MVV is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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