MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?
Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R298 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe in Multi-colour with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1998 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,957 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R298 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton Persona Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R298 RHY registered?
R298 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is R298 RHY safe to buy?
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