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R478 EJO

1998 Proton Persona Sei

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,786 mi
Last recorded87,786 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 EJO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Sei
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 87,786 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 87,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 63,188 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 54,196 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 54,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 48,378 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Sei?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 231
Steering rack gaiter split 193
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 187
parking brake recording little or no effort 117
Registration plate lamp not working 108
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R478 EJO is a 1998 Proton Persona Sei in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Sei fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R478 EJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R478 EJO registered?

R478 EJO is a 1998 Proton Persona Sei, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R478 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R478 EJO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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