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R526 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,148 mi
Last recorded150,148 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 150,148 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f wiper poor

o/s/r tyre worn lumpy

Fail 27 Mar 2014 150,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f wiper poor

o/s/r tyre worn lumpy

Pass 26 Mar 2013 143,841 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 143,841 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 137,904 miles

front brake pads wearing check in 5 thousand miles

Pass 15 Mar 2011 130,176 miles

Oil leak

offside headlamp beam quality slightly poor

Pass 23 Mar 2010 133,976 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2010 123,093 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 112,114 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre well worn

Pass 29 Mar 2008 101,795 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 101,790 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 85,647 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2006 67,619 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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R526 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R526 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 R526 RHY registered?

R526 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R526 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 RHY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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