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R404 NAD

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1458cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,795 mi
Last recorded72,795 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 NAD
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,458cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,795 miles

handbrake needs adjustment

Fail 10 Oct 2011 72,795 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 15 Oct 2010 68,997 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 68,997 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 61,412 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Apr 2009 61,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,271 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 61,271 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 57,748 miles

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

centre section of exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 23 Mar 2007 57,748 miles

centre section of exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 23 Mar 2006 55,046 miles

offside steering rack boot splitting

rear brake increase/decrease rate out slightly

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 NAD is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,458cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R404 NAD, 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

How do I check the history of R404 NAD?

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What year was R404 NAD registered?

R404 NAD is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R404 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 NAD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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