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A6 HRW

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

40,634 mi
Last recorded40,634 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 HRW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,634 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Aug 2008 40,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Jul 2008 40,625 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 40,619 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

off side front window not working andspare tyre flat

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,603 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 38,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 38,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion forming on front suspension

drivers window wont open

long handbrake travel

spare tyre flat

srs light flashing

Pass 8 Jun 2006 32,840 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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A6 HRW is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A6 HRW, 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 A6 HRW registered?

A6 HRW is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is A6 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 HRW shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A6 HRW have outstanding finance?

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