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R121 YHK

1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,338 mi
Last recorded54,338 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang76,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 YHK
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2008 54,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,338 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,882 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 35,740 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2004 29,954 miles

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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R121 YHK is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 76,959 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 R121 YHK, 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 29 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 R121 YHK registered?

R121 YHK is a 1997 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R121 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 YHK 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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