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R354 BUK

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,014 mi
Last recorded97,014 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 BUK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 97,014 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,395 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 90,395 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 85,458 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 78,925 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 73,192 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,213 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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R354 BUK is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R354 BUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R354 BUK registered?

R354 BUK is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R354 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R354 BUK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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