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R370 RKY

1998 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,485 mi
Last recorded98,485 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 RKY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2009 98,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 91,431 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 83,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 76,300 miles

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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R370 RKY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R370 RKY, 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 R370 RKY registered?

R370 RKY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R370 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R370 RKY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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