MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
796,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
front brake pads are worn low and discs are slightly worn
oil leak at engine
rear brake pads look low
rear exhaust mount is broken
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R440 MOU is a 1998 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R440 MOU, 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 R440 MOU registered?
R440 MOU is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 July 1998.
Is R440 MOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R440 MOU shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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