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R269 RHY

1998 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,243 mi
Last recorded42,243 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,243 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 42,233 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,648 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 38,648 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,388 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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R269 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 65,077 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R269 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R269 RHY registered?

R269 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R269 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 RHY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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