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R851 FHW

1998 Proton Persona Glsi

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,189 mi
Last recorded52,189 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Glsi69,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 FHW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,189 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 52,188 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 45,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,356 miles

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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R851 FHW is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R851 FHW, 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 R851 FHW registered?

R851 FHW is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R851 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 FHW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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