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VAZ 3854

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,294 mi
Last recorded70,294 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAZ 3854
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2008 56,067 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 47,168 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 47,105 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VAZ 3854 is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAZ 3854, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAZ 3854 registered?

VAZ 3854 is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is VAZ 3854 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAZ 3854 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VAZ 3854 have outstanding finance?

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