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R580 RHY

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,429 mi
Last recorded69,429 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 69,429 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 69,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,894 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 63,894 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,372 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 60,177 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 60,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,403 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,457 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 56,457 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,274 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 54,274 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 52,198 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,601 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 47,283 miles

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

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

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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R580 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R580 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 R580 RHY registered?

R580 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R580 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R580 RHY shows 15 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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