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R375 EFB

1998 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,132 mi
Last recorded76,132 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 EFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 76,132 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 76,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 63,825 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 63,412 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 49,299 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 49,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R375 EFB is a 1998 Proton Persona in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R375 EFB, 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 R375 EFB registered?

R375 EFB is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R375 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 EFB shows 6 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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