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R579 LKV

1998 Proton Persona

Purple Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,747 mi
Last recorded87,747 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 LKV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 87,747 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 78,725 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 78,686 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 68,779 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 68,654 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 57,514 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 57,513 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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