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R376 DVX

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,598 mi
Last recorded110,598 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 DVX
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 110,598 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 110,598 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 108,427 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 108,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 101,003 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f seat belt cover missing

Fail 27 Feb 2010 101,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

n/s/f seat belt cover missing

Pass 9 Mar 2009 96,151 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 96,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 89,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 82,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake getting high

Pass 21 Dec 2005 75,535 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 75,372 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear 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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R376 DVX is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R376 DVX, 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 R376 DVX registered?

R376 DVX is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R376 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R376 DVX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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