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R446 RCW

1998 Proton Persona Sei

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

57,279 mi
Last recorded57,279 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 RCW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,279 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 57,274 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 57,274 miles

Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Bolts loose on exhaust

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 56,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 53,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper arm seized [ blade not touching the screen ]

Pass 17 Mar 2008 53,920 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper arm seized [ blade not touching the screen ]

Fail 1 Mar 2007 43,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 43,777 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,967 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2006 29,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 231
Steering rack gaiter split 193
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 187
parking brake recording little or no effort 117
Registration plate lamp not working 108
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R446 RCW is a 1998 Proton Persona Sei in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R446 RCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Sei typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Sei is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R446 RCW is a 1998 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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