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R449 BWY

1998 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,522 mi
Last recorded99,522 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 BWY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 99,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play at offside steering rack

Fail 11 Nov 2010 99,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play at offside steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2009 92,025 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK AT O/SIDE

Fail 12 Nov 2009 92,024 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK AT O/SIDE

Pass 5 Nov 2008 86,714 miles

ADVISE FRONT BUSH SPLITTING ON O/SIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM

ADVISE SLIGHT BINDING ON O/SIDE FRONT BRAKE

Fail 5 Nov 2008 86,714 miles

ADVISE FRONT BUSH SPLITTING ON O/SIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM

ADVISE SLIGHT BINDING ON O/SIDE FRONT BRAKE

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 80,006 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

air bag warning light flashing

Fail 31 Oct 2007 79,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

air bag warning light flashing

cooling fan insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2006 70,201 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 70,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 68,061 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 68,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R449 BWY is a 1998 Proton Persona in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R449 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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R449 BWY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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