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R454 NWY

1998 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,631 mi
Last recorded46,631 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 NWY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,631 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 46,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,272 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,945 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 38,942 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE HEAT SHEILDS LOOSE AND RATTLING.

FRONT LOWER INNER CROSS MEMBER CORRODING.

OSR TYRE ON 1.6 TO 2MM IN PARTS AND INNER WALL PERISHING.

RADIATOR LEAKING.

Pass 7 May 2008 36,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,626 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 32,321 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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R454 NWY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R454 NWY, 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 R454 NWY registered?

R454 NWY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R454 NWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 NWY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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