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R458 NWY

1998 Proton Persona Coupe

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,977 mi
Last recorded27,977 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Coupe72,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 NWY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2009 27,977 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,977 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,024 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,608 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,333 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 18,313 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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R458 NWY is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,957 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R458 NWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R458 NWY registered?

R458 NWY is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R458 NWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R458 NWY 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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