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S720 BMR

1998 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,327 mi
Last recorded57,327 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 BMR
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,327 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 57,327 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 57,259 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,198 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,485 miles

SRS warning light intermittantly flashing on

Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,214 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,895 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 38,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,970 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 27,108 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear tyres split and perished

Pass 7 Nov 2007 20,870 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 16,585 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 16,585 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 12,982 miles

front tyre sidewalls perishing

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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S720 BMR is a 1998 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S720 BMR, 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.

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What year was S720 BMR registered?

S720 BMR is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S720 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S720 BMR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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