MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of R53 HKP?
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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.
Does R53 HKP have outstanding finance?
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