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R572 LKV

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,374 mi
Last recorded112,374 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 LKV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 112,374 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 108,036 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2011 108,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 104,124 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 104,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 100,639 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 100,623 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Dec 2007 96,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 96,927 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 88,258 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 88,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 81,272 miles

bonnet struts defective

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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R572 LKV is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R572 LKV, 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 R572 LKV registered?

R572 LKV is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R572 LKV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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