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R418 DMY

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,476 mi
Last recorded87,476 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 DMY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 83,591 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 83,531 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,470 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Feb 2012 77,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Feb 2012 77,437 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,537 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to offside floor

Fail 7 Feb 2011 72,537 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to offside floor

Pass 8 Feb 2010 68,905 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,773 miles

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

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

rear no plate peeling

Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,560 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 55,462 miles

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

o/s/r trailing arm front bush splitting.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 49,701 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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R418 DMY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R418 DMY, 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 R418 DMY?

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What year was R418 DMY registered?

R418 DMY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R418 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 DMY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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