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R383 CBP

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,131 mi
Last recorded53,131 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 CBP
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 53,131 miles

Damage to rear panel+chassis end n/s rear

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 53,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Damage to rear panel+chassis end n/s rear

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,903 miles

Battery inscure

Damage to rear panel +chassis end n/s [rear]

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,571 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 52,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,260 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,726 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 51,726 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,342 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,072 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 50,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 48,730 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 47,172 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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R383 CBP is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R383 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 R383 CBP registered?

R383 CBP is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R383 CBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 CBP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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