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R61 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Xli

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,228 mi
Last recorded101,228 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Xli71,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 101,228 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 101,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 92,865 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2007 92,865 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 80,960 miles

n/s handbrake has lower effort than o/s

Pass 3 Aug 2005 74,132 miles

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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R61 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R61 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 R61 RHY registered?

R61 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R61 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 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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