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R577 JKH

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

65,229 mi
Last recorded65,229 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 JKH
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 65,229 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 65,229 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 64,445 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 64,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,566 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 63,566 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 62,439 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 62,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 60,937 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osr tyre tread worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,937 miles

osr tyre tread worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,160 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,799 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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R577 JKH is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R577 JKH, 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 R577 JKH registered?

R577 JKH is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R577 JKH safe to buy?

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