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R102 DMB

1998 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,450 mi
Last recorded32,450 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 DMB
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,450 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 30,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 29,417 miles

Coolant leak from radiator.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 29,417 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak from radiator.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,625 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 27,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,670 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 22,373 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 22,367 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 18,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 13,478 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 10,157 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 8,541 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 8,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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R102 DMB is a 1998 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R102 DMB, 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 R102 DMB registered?

R102 DMB is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R102 DMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 DMB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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