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R433 BWY

1998 Proton Persona Coupe

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

86,549 mi
Last recorded86,549 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Coupe72,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 BWY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 86,549 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 86,549 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside rear and offside rear footbrakes low effort

Fail 4 Jul 2007 85,840 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 May 2007 84,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 76,747 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 76,706 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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R433 BWY is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,957 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R433 BWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R433 BWY registered?

R433 BWY is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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