MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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
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)
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
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
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R403 SWN safe to buy?
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