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R581 LKV

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,320 mi
Last recorded89,320 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 LKV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 89,320 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 88,199 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 88,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 85,623 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 80,589 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 75,189 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 75,180 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,477 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 57,738 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 50,973 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 50,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R581 LKV is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R581 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 R581 LKV registered?

R581 LKV is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R581 LKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R581 LKV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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