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R462 BWY

1998 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

93,347 mi
Last recorded93,347 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 BWY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 93,347 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 93,347 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 93,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 87,797 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 87,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 83,922 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 83,922 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 May 2006 75,449 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 4 May 2006 75,449 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

battery insecure

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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R462 BWY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R462 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 R462 BWY registered?

R462 BWY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 21 July 1998.

Is R462 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R462 BWY shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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