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R473 BWY

1998 Proton Persona Xli

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

107,349 mi
Last recorded107,349 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Xli71,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 BWY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 107,349 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 107,328 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2008 107,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 May 2008 107,306 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 99,752 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 99,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight h/brake travel

Fail 4 Apr 2007 99,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front and rear tyres different sizes

non standard horn fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2006 81,028 miles

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

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

slight play in rack ends

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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R473 BWY is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 71,964 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 Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R473 BWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Xli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R473 BWY registered?

R473 BWY is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R473 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 BWY shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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