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R104 GCV

1998 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,272 mi
Last recorded43,272 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 GCV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,272 miles

tyres getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,946 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 34,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s screen wiper blade started to split

Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,924 miles

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

n/s screen wiper blade started to split

Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,286 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,630 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 29,630 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,146 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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R104 GCV is a 1998 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R104 GCV, 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 R104 GCV registered?

R104 GCV is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R104 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 GCV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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