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R353 OAS

1997 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,698 mi
Last recorded57,698 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 OAS
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 57,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2007 55,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 53,632 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 51,448 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R353 OAS is a 1997 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 70,291 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 R353 OAS, 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 29 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 OAS registered?

R353 OAS is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R353 OAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 OAS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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