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R703 SWN

1998 Proton Persona Glsi

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,005 mi
Last recorded74,005 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Glsi69,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 SWN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,005 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 73,856 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 65,548 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 57,031 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi?

Based on 4,235 MOT tests across 1,012 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,173
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,012
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 460
Steering rack gaiter split 406
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
Stop lamp not working 210
Registration plate lamp not working 196
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R703 SWN is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 69,869 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R703 SWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R703 SWN registered?

R703 SWN is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R703 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R703 SWN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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