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R403 SWN

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,653 mi
Last recorded129,653 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 SWN
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 129,653 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front crossmember corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 7 Aug 2012 129,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front crossmember corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both sides floor rusting

Pass 4 Aug 2010 89,418 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 89,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 70,628 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 51,384 miles

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

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

rear brake imbalance

Fail 12 Aug 2008 51,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 8 Aug 2007 32,832 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 32,832 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 15,815 miles

Advise on slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Advise on unable to check n/s/r seat belt or seat security due to baby seat fitted

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,815 miles

Advise on slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Advise on unable to check n/s/r seat belt or seat security due to baby seat fitted

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre

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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R403 SWN is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R403 SWN, 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 R403 SWN registered?

R403 SWN is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 21 July 1998.

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