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R447 BWY

1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,342 mi
Last recorded55,342 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi68,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 BWY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2008 55,342 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,040 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 50,040 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 46,718 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 41,862 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?

Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Steering rack gaiter split 82
Registration plate lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
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R447 BWY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 68,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R447 BWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R447 BWY registered?

R447 BWY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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