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R289 RHY

1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Purple Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,348 mi
Last recorded50,348 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang65,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 50,348 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f wing mirror slightly loose

Fail 7 May 2009 50,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f wing mirror slightly loose

Pass 9 May 2008 43,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2008 43,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,671 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 30,110 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

hand brake travel is high

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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R289 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Purple with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 65,291 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 R289 RHY, 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 28 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 R289 RHY registered?

R289 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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