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R531 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,555 mi
Last recorded49,555 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi63,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,555 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,116 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,318 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 43,318 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,715 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 40,707 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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R531 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R531 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 R531 RHY registered?

R531 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R531 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R531 RHY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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