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R566 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Xli

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,725 mi
Last recorded143,725 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Xli71,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2006 143,725 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 143,570 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGED (REOMMEND REPLACE)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

VEHICLE WELL UNDERSEALED , BRAKE & FUEL PIPES MAINLY COATED

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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R566 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 71,964 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 Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R566 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R566 RHY registered?

R566 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R566 RHY safe to buy?

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