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R712 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,274 mi
Last recorded59,274 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto59,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2009 59,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

slight wear noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

slight wear noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,710 miles

exhaust rusty

offside rear trailing arm bush starting to perrish and split

offside rear tyre worn on edge and near limit

Pass 6 Jan 2007 44,734 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 44,732 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,093 miles

both rear tyres perished.

light scoring on windscreen.

minor brake fluctuation on front brakes.

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low.

Fail 13 Apr 2006 42,093 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished.

little reserve travel on parking brake lever.

minor brake fluctuation on front brakes.

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low.

slight scoring to windscreen.

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli Auto?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
5,900
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Steering rack gaiter split 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Stop lamp not working 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 45
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R712 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,322 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R712 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Xli Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R712 RHY registered?

R712 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto, first registered on 17 May 1998.

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