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R456 URK

1998 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,678 mi
Last recorded127,678 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 URK
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 127,678 miles

o/s track rod to steering rack has slight play

Fail 24 Mar 2009 118,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 118,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 111,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 104,645 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 97,024 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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R456 URK is a 1998 Proton Persona in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R456 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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What year was R456 URK registered?

R456 URK is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R456 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 URK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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