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R470 FYG

1998 Proton Persona Coupe

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,841 mi
Last recorded44,841 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Coupe72,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 FYG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,841 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,587 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 44,587 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,587 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 44,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,472 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 44,472 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R470 FYG is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R470 FYG, 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 R470 FYG registered?

R470 FYG is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R470 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R470 FYG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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