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R249 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,284 mi
Last recorded37,284 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi63,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,284 miles

ext. system getting rusty in places

general oil leaks around engine

general wear on front discs

n/s/f mud flap loose

n/s/f plastic inner wing loose

no rear head restraints fitted

o/s/f seat covering wearing

only o/s/r hub cap fitted

slight damage to n/s sil

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 15 Feb 2011 37,284 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ext. system getting rusty in places

general oil leaks around engine

general wear on front discs

n/s/f mud flap loose

n/s/f plastic inner wing loose

no rear head restraints fitted

o/s/f seat covering wearing

only o/s/r hub cap fitted

slight damage to n/s sil

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,251 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 30,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ext. system starting to rust in places

front brake pads getting low

general wear on front discs

n/s/f tyre close to plastic inner wing on lock

n/s/r tyre side wall wearing

o/s/f bumper loose

o/s/f hub cap missing

odd stickers on screen

rear wiper blade worn out

slight bodywork damage to n/s/f and o/s/r

slight damage to n/s sil

slight oil leaks around engine

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,593 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 20,074 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,507 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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R249 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 63,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R249 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R249 RHY registered?

R249 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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