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R161 YHK

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,548 mi
Last recorded61,548 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 YHK
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 61,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens missing) (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 61,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens missing) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens missing) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 61,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper held with tape and cable ties but not likely to become detatched

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 61,127 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper held with tape and cable ties but not likely to become detatched

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 60,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 60,642 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 60,325 miles

Central Rear STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT FLASHER LAMP OUTER LENSES MISSING OK TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front TYRE INNER AND OUTER TREAD WEAR

Fail 21 Feb 2018 60,325 miles

Central Rear STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT FLASHER LAMP OUTER LENSES MISSING OK TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front TYRE INNER AND OUTER TREAD WEAR

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 60,052 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,785 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT FLASHERS OUTER LENSE COVERS MISSING

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Fail 17 Feb 2016 59,785 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT FLASHERS OUTER LENSE COVERS MISSING

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,594 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side and off side front flasher lamps outer lenses missing

off side front tyre wear

Fail 17 Feb 2015 59,594 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side and off side front flasher lamps outer lenses missing

off side front tyre wear

Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side and off side front flasher lamp outer lenses missing

near side rear tyre outer side wall deteriorating

off side front tyre wear

Fail 28 Feb 2014 59,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side and off side front flasher lamp outer lenses missing

near side rear tyre outer side wall deteriorating

off side front tyre wear

Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,126 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 58,744 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 58,744 miles

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

battery insucure

Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,516 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 58,516 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,190 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,889 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,439 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,759 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 56,188 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 56,188 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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R161 YHK is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R161 YHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R161 YHK registered?

R161 YHK is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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