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R547 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,969 mi
Last recorded76,969 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,969 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perished

front exhaust deteriorated

near side mirror casing damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2012 76,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perished

front exhaust deteriorated

near side mirror casing damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,239 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs excessively pitted

oil leak engine bay

Fail 13 Apr 2011 70,239 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs excessively pitted

oil leak engine bay

Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2010 66,433 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,391 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror glass broken

rear number plate started to fade

Fail 14 Apr 2009 62,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

nearside mirror glass broken

rear number plate started to fade

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,511 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 53,839 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 50,376 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R547 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R547 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 R547 RHY registered?

R547 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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