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R441 BWY

1998 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,933 mi
Last recorded111,933 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 BWY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 111,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 111,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 100,253 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 100,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no. plate poor

unable to remove item from mirror

Pass 30 Jun 2011 88,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,507 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 74,502 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 63,009 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,416 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,342 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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R441 BWY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R441 BWY, 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 R441 BWY registered?

R441 BWY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R441 BWY safe to buy?

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