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R52 RTH

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,094 mi
Last recorded54,094 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 RTH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2013 54,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge.

srs light flashing.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge.

srs light flashing.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wiper blade spli [slight] n/s/r tyrw wall deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2012 52,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wiper blade spli [slight] n/s/r tyrw wall deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,525 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 50,525 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 48,628 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 48,628 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,058 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 46,032 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,671 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 43,611 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 40,915 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 38,025 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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R52 RTH is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R52 RTH, 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 R52 RTH registered?

R52 RTH is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R52 RTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 RTH shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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