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R126 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Xli

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,160 mi
Last recorded49,160 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Xli71,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,160 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 49,160 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,000 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 46,000 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn down to 1.6mm on edges & damage to outer wall

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,962 miles

parking brake effiency near limit

parking brake reserve travel near limit

surface cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

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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R126 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R126 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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R126 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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