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R453 BWY

1998 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,228 mi
Last recorded52,228 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 BWY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 52,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 52,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 35,276 miles

under side getting rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2018 29,303 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 29,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 22,423 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 20,917 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 20,917 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,329 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 19,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 18,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 18,054 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 18,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 17,079 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 14,165 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 11,629 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 10,729 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 9,857 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 9,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 9,251 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 9,224 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 8,439 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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R453 BWY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R453 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 R453 BWY registered?

R453 BWY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R453 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 BWY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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