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R493 OTT

1998 Proton Persona Glsi

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,933 mi
Last recorded74,933 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Glsi69,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 OTT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2007 74,933 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 74,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 64,872 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 64,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

exhaust front heat shield insecure

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi?

Based on 4,235 MOT tests across 1,012 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,173
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,012
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 460
Steering rack gaiter split 406
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
Stop lamp not working 210
Registration plate lamp not working 196
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R493 OTT is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 69,869 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R493 OTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R493 OTT registered?

R493 OTT is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R493 OTT safe to buy?

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