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K2 DBK

1998 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,234 mi
Last recorded41,234 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 DBK
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 41,234 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 41,234 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,142 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,890 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,476 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,734 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,777 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 24,178 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,163 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 22,158 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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K2 DBK is a 1998 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K2 DBK, 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 K2 DBK registered?

K2 DBK is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is K2 DBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K2 DBK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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