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R418 EJL

1998 Proton Persona Lsi

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,851 mi
Last recorded89,851 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Lsi72,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 EJL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Lsi
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 89,851 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 89,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 80,768 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 72,372 miles

1- no oil in engine † †2- off side wiper arm damaged † † †3- exhaust corroded rear section † † †4- front brake pads worn off side † † †5- both steering rack gaitors perished † † †6- off side rear shock absorber leaking † † †7- heavy oil leaking fr

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 72,372 miles

1- no oil in engine † †2- off side wiper arm damaged † † †3- exhaust corroded rear section † † †4- front brake pads worn off side † † †5- both steering rack gaitors perished † † †6- off side rear shock absorber leaking † † †7- heavy oil leaking fr

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Lsi?

Based on 850 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,617
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Stop lamp not working 61
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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R418 EJL is a 1998 Proton Persona Lsi in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 72,454 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R418 EJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R418 EJL registered?

R418 EJL is a 1998 Proton Persona Lsi, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R418 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 EJL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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