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R53 HKP

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,899 mi
Last recorded161,899 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 HKP
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 161,899 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 161,893 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 146,989 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2008 131,705 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 131,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 117,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 102,971 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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R53 HKP is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 65,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R53 HKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R53 HKP registered?

R53 HKP is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R53 HKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R53 HKP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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