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R404 FHW

1998 Proton Persona

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,749 mi
Last recorded84,749 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 FHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,749 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 81,105 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 75,518 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 67,411 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 60,167 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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R404 FHW is a 1998 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R404 FHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R404 FHW registered?

R404 FHW is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R404 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 FHW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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