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R554 RHY

1998 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,293 mi
Last recorded72,293 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,293 miles

Centre exhaust section is corroded.

SRS light on.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 72,286 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust section is corroded.

SRS light on.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,660 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 70,660 miles

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

Nearside handbrake efficiency is low.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,683 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 68,655 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,677 miles

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

Handbrake is close to having no reserve travel.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 66,677 miles

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

Handbrake is close to having no reserve travel.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 64,068 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres are perishing on sidewalls.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 61,364 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,658 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,159 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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R554 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 65,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R554 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R554 RHY registered?

R554 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R554 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 RHY shows 12 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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