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R394 EFB

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

75,654 mi
Last recorded75,654 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 EFB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 75,654 miles

Front suspension and subframe corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 75,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension and subframe corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 75,653 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 75,565 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 75,238 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 75,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 74,973 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 74,972 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 74,721 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 74,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 74,482 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 74,297 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,048 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 73,787 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 73,585 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 73,584 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,162 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 72,389 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 71,433 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 71,433 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 70,434 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 70,434 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 69,043 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 69,043 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 67,842 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 66,469 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 66,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 64,935 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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R394 EFB is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R394 EFB, 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 R394 EFB registered?

R394 EFB is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R394 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R394 EFB shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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