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R505 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,367 mi
Last recorded54,367 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi63,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 54,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,816 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 39,814 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,702 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 29,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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R505 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R505 RHY, 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 R505 RHY registered?

R505 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R505 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 RHY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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