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R516 DOX

1998 Proton Persona Coupe

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

347,832 mi
Last recorded347,832 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Coupe72,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 DOX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 347,832 miles

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

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

bodywork is in v ery poor condition (dents etc)

engine is knocking and rattling

Fail 20 Mar 2008 347,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

bodywork is in v ery poor condition (dents etc)

engine is knocking and rattling

Pass 9 Mar 2007 95,655 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 106,955 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 106,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

both rear shockers damp

long handbrake travel

unable to check outer sills due to covers

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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R516 DOX is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,957 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R516 DOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R516 DOX registered?

R516 DOX is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R516 DOX safe to buy?

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