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A12 AEB

1998 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,754 mi
Last recorded64,754 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AEB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,754 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 64,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,687 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 59,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,746 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,181 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 22 Mar 2011 50,907 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 50,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 48,474 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,707 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 45,400 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,000 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 40,475 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 40,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A12 AEB is a 1998 Proton Persona in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A12 AEB, 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 A12 AEB registered?

A12 AEB is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is A12 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 AEB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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