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R358 PAC

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,051 mi
Last recorded48,051 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 PAC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,051 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,427 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,031 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 44,031 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,553 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,641 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,959 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,264 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,467 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 33,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,526 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,411 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 31,411 miles

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

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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R358 PAC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R358 PAC, 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 R358 PAC registered?

R358 PAC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R358 PAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R358 PAC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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