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R440 MOU

1998 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

796,766 mi
Last recorded796,766 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 MOU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 796,766 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 79,645 miles

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 79,645 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 70,490 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 70,490 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 59,323 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 59,323 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,469 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 50,469 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,782 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 41,782 miles

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.

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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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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