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R38 RHY

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,211 mi
Last recorded129,211 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 129,211 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 124,669 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 120,333 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 113,996 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 113,979 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 107,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 100,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 92,193 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 83,797 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Apr 2006 71,040 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 71,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R38 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R38 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 R38 RHY registered?

R38 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R38 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 RHY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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