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R556 RHY

1998 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,513 mi
Last recorded85,513 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 85,513 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2009 85,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,080 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 780,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2007 69,889 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 59,813 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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R556 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R556 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 R556 RHY registered?

R556 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R556 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 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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