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R524 ECA

1998 Proton Persona Glsi

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,989 mi
Last recorded59,989 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Glsi69,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 ECA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,558 miles

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2008 49,557 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,208 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 39,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R524 ECA is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R524 ECA, 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 R524 ECA registered?

R524 ECA is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R524 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 ECA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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