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R708 DHW

1998 Proton Persona Glsi

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,013 mi
Last recorded52,013 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Glsi69,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 DHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,013 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2007 47,734 miles

both rear tyres perished

handbrake near end of travel

some suspension bushes weak/perished

Fail 21 Jul 2007 47,734 miles

both rear tyres perished

handbrake near end of travel

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some suspension bushes weak/perished

Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,196 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 43,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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R708 DHW is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R708 DHW, 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 R708 DHW registered?

R708 DHW is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R708 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R708 DHW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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