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R650 GRO

1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,206 mi
Last recorded89,206 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang65,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 GRO
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 89,206 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 89,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 84,081 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?

Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
5,343
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 43
Stop lamp not working 32
Horn not working 30
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R650 GRO is a 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 65,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R650 GRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R650 GRO registered?

R650 GRO is a 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R650 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 GRO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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