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R48 RTH

1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,383 mi
Last recorded77,383 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi63,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 RTH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2014 77,383 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 77,383 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,520 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 62,082 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 62,082 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

srs light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 58,271 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 58,271 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,844 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 53,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2009 50,636 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 50,629 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,257 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 47,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,080 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 40,524 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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R48 RTH is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 63,158 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 Compact Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R48 RTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R48 RTH registered?

R48 RTH is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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