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R481 HWV

1998 Proton Persona Lsi

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,128 mi
Last recorded94,128 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Lsi72,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 HWV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Lsi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 94,128 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

damage to nearside door & outer sill

Fail 29 Jan 2009 94,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

damage to nearside door & outer sill

Pass 21 Jul 2007 82,137 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 71,066 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Lsi?

Based on 850 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,617
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Stop lamp not working 61
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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R481 HWV is a 1998 Proton Persona Lsi in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 72,454 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R481 HWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R481 HWV registered?

R481 HWV is a 1998 Proton Persona Lsi, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R481 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 HWV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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