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R389 DMY

1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,745 mi
Last recorded78,745 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang65,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 DMY
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 78,745 miles

Oil leak

hand brake high o/s/r brake not as good as n/s

Pass 6 Feb 2008 76,761 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall ageing

spare wheel fitted to o/s front it is a steel & the rest are alloy

Pass 7 Feb 2007 64,655 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 55,972 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 55,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?

Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
5,343
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 43
Stop lamp not working 32
Horn not working 30
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R389 DMY is a 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 65,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R389 DMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R389 DMY registered?

R389 DMY is a 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R389 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 DMY shows 5 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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