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S730 BMR

1998 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,659 mi
Last recorded94,659 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 BMR
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 94,659 miles

loc-tite used at nearside track rod end lock nut

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside front indicator lens damaged

rear arm bushes perished

rear tyres perished and wearing at inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2011 94,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

corrossion detected at offside rear inner sill not considered to be excessive

nearside rear light lens damage

nearside rear tyre is perished

nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

offside front indicator lens damage

offside rear indicator fading to white

offside rear tyre is perished

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2010 89,402 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 81,814 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Dec 2008 77,114 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 71,859 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 58,777 miles

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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S730 BMR is a 1998 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S730 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 S730 BMR registered?

S730 BMR is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S730 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S730 BMR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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