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R454 URK

1998 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,619 mi
Last recorded85,619 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 URK
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 85,619 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 85,619 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,522 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 75,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,000 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 68,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 67,948 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Battery insecure.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 65,126 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 64,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 60,321 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 60,318 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,012 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 55,010 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,054 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 40,005 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 34,856 miles

crack to front number plate.

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 URK is a 1998 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R454 URK, 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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R454 URK is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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