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R389 AHL

1998 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,506 mi
Last recorded37,506 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 AHL
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 37,506 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 36,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shockers have corrosion

Pass 4 May 2018 36,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2018 36,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,175 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 36,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 35,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 34,968 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 34,483 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 33,124 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 31,932 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 30,835 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 29,635 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 27,895 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 26,732 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 25,026 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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R389 AHL is a 1998 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R389 AHL, 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 R389 AHL registered?

R389 AHL is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R389 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 AHL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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