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R395 AET

1998 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,582 mi
Last recorded68,582 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 AET
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,582 miles

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

o/s rear light unit cracked

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s rear light unit cracked

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,553 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,195 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 48,191 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,423 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 40,261 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 40,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R395 AET is a 1998 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,299cc 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 R395 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 R395 AET registered?

R395 AET is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R395 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 AET 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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