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R41 BCR

1998 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,396 mi
Last recorded54,396 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 BCR
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 54,396 miles

Rear bumper insecure

offside front indicator outer lens missing

Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,379 miles

offside front light lens outer cover missing

slight play to nearside of steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2006 42,829 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 42,829 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R41 BCR is a 1998 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R41 BCR, 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 R41 BCR registered?

R41 BCR is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R41 BCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R41 BCR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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