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R32 RHY

1998 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,647 mi
Last recorded130,647 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 130,647 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 130,609 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 117,173 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 117,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 103,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 103,698 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 87,966 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R32 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R32 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 R32 RHY registered?

R32 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R32 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R32 RHY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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