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R518 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,943 mi
Last recorded78,943 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 78,943 miles

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

all suspension bushes starting to perish

surfae corrosion around all persribed areas

Fail 30 Jul 2010 78,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all suspension bushes starting to perish

surfae corrosion around all persribed areas

Pass 24 Jul 2009 65,141 miles

Near side mirror taped over.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,244 miles

park brake system needs adjustment offside rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,557 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 55,557 miles

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

Near side mirror taped.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,708 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,859 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 40,969 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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R518 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R518 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 R518 RHY registered?

R518 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R518 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 RHY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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