MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK AT O/SIDE
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
ADVISE FRONT BUSH SPLITTING ON O/SIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM
ADVISE SLIGHT BINDING ON O/SIDE FRONT BRAKE
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)
Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
air bag warning light flashing
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R449 BWY safe to buy?
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