MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,325 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R353 BUK is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R353 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 R353 BUK registered?
R353 BUK is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R353 BUK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R353 BUK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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