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R36 AKY

1998 Proton Persona

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,220 mi
Last recorded73,220 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 AKY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2006 73,220 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 73,180 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 57,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust has slight blow near rear silencer

Fail 17 Feb 2006 57,660 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R36 AKY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R36 AKY, 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 R36 AKY registered?

R36 AKY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R36 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 AKY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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