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R56 RTH

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,243 mi
Last recorded190,243 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 RTH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 190,243 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jan 2025 180,955 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 84,459 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted covering areas of inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2022 84,160 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted underside

Fail 24 Mar 2022 84,152 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted underside

Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,601 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 51,510 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 81,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 81,377 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spare wheel well within 30 cm of nearside rear suspension arm (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor within 30 cm of lower seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective flat

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag (5.4.2)

battery loose

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

offside front indicator damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,314 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 80,291 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,038 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 78,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,971 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 23 Sep 2014 74,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,861 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,698 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 65,294 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,762 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,751 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,004 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 54,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,762 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 50,750 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 46,420 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 42,424 miles

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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R56 RTH is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R56 RTH, 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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R56 RTH is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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