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R381 CBP

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,903 mi
Last recorded65,903 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 CBP
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,086 miles

SMALL CRACK IN EXHAUST FRONT PIPE

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,379 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,279 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,733 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 57,733 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 54,627 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,627 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,730 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,141 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,448 miles

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

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 24 Apr 2006 40,777 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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R381 CBP is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R381 CBP, 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 R381 CBP registered?

R381 CBP is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R381 CBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 CBP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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