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R597 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Xli

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,623 mi
Last recorded108,623 miles
Recorded on10 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Xli71,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 May 2007 108,623 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake and fuel lines masked in underseal

offside front indicater condensation

rear suspension trailing arms bushes starting to wear

Pass 11 May 2006 97,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes coted in underseal not able to check properly

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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R597 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R597 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 R597 RHY registered?

R597 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R597 RHY safe to buy?

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