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R384 AET

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,661 mi
Last recorded53,661 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 AET
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,661 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 53,526 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,017 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 47,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 44,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,908 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,712 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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R384 AET is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R384 AET, 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 R384 AET registered?

R384 AET is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R384 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R384 AET shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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