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R385 MOU

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,968 mi
Last recorded83,968 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 MOU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 83,968 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 83,962 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,727 miles

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 70,545 miles

air bag light advisory

n/s/f rack advisory

Fail 3 Jun 2008 70,545 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

air bag light advisory

n/s/f rack advisory

Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,369 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 70,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 61,053 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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R385 MOU is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R385 MOU, 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 R385 MOU registered?

R385 MOU is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 July 1998.

Is R385 MOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 MOU shows 9 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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