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R510 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

63,022 mi
Last recorded63,022 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,022 miles

Brake Fluid Level Slightly Low

Exhaust System Corroded

NSF Indicator - Outer Lens Missing

NSF Tyre Approaching Tread Depth Limit

OSF (Drivers) Seat Belt Stalk Slightly Loose

Oil Leak(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 63,022 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake Fluid Level Slightly Low

Exhaust System Corroded

NSF Indicator - Outer Lens Missing

NSF Tyre Approaching Tread Depth Limit

OSF (Drivers) Seat Belt Stalk Slightly Loose

Oil Leak(s)

Fail 10 May 2013 58,286 miles

Engine Oil Level Not On Dipstick - 2 Litres Added To Reach Minimum

NSF Indicator - Outer Lens Missing But Working Correctly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Leak

Power Steering Pipes Corroded

Rear Bumper - Slightly Insecure On The NS

Pass 10 May 2013 58,286 miles

Engine Oil Level Not On Dipstick - 2 Litres Added To Reach Minimum

NSF Indicator - Outer Lens Missing But Working Correctly

Oil Leak

Power Steering Pipes Corroded

Rear Bumper - Slightly Insecure On The NS

Pass 11 May 2012 53,182 miles

NSF Indicator Outer Lens Missing

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 53,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NSF Indicator Outer Lens Missing

OSR Tyre Tread Depth Very Close To Legal Limit & The Outer Sidewall Is Perished

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 47,633 miles

Oil leak

Bonnet Hinges & Bonnet Safety Catch Were Seized - Freed Off & Lubricated

Both Rear Tyres Are Approaching The Minimum Legal Tread Depth & They Are Perished & Cracked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2011 47,633 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Bonnet Hinges & Bonnet Safety Catch Were Seized - Freed Off & Lubricated

Both Rear Tyres Are Approaching The Minimum Legal Tread Depth & They Are Perished & Cracked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F Tyre Worn Much More On The Outer Edge - Possibly Tracking

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,827 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 41,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,277 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Apr 2009 38,274 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2008 35,064 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 23 May 2008 35,062 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 1 May 2007 32,162 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

repaire to centre section of exhaust \slight blow\

Pass 1 May 2007 32,162 miles

repaire to centre section of exhaust \slight blow\

Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,038 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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R510 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R510 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R510 RHY registered?

R510 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R510 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 RHY shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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