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R376 RKY

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,139 mi
Last recorded94,139 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 RKY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2013 94,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 94,139 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 86,650 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 81,259 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 76,946 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 76,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 69,966 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 60,155 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 50,807 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2007 50,520 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2006 42,925 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 42,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 RKY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R376 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 R376 RKY registered?

R376 RKY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R376 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R376 RKY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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