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R103 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Xli

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,902 mi
Last recorded86,902 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Xli71,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 86,902 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2006 78,328 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 78,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2006 78,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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R103 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 71,964 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 Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R103 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Xli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R103 RHY registered?

R103 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R103 RHY safe to buy?

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