MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,747 miAbove average mileage for this year
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antifreeze should be changed every 4 years
brake fluid should be changed every 2 years
cam belt should be changed at 60 000 miles
there is a bad oil leak from the head gasket
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake fluid contaminated (brown)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
advise air conditioning topup and purifier additive
cambelt maybe overdue for replacement
clutch fluid contaminated (black)
offside and nearside rear tyres out of shape
oil leak from headgasket
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise: nearside door mirror glass smashed
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R579 LKV is a 1998 Proton Persona in Purple with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R579 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 R579 LKV registered?
R579 LKV is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 23 January 1998.
Is R579 LKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R579 LKV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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