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R43 RAD

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,121 mi
Last recorded84,121 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 RAD
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 84,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 79,366 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,780 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,412 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,921 miles

Front play in steering arms

Pass 1 Sep 2014 65,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,232 miles

some play in steering rack ends

Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,498 miles

front plate cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,130 miles

front number plate damaged

front wipers smearing

n/s/f tyre low

slight n/s/f track rod end

Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,069 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 52,069 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,773 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,053 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,824 miles

n/s/r tyre warn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,647 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 32,643 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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R43 RAD is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R43 RAD, 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.

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What year was R43 RAD registered?

R43 RAD is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R43 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 RAD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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