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R738 PHY

1998 Proton Persona Glsi Auto

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,711 mi
Last recorded58,711 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Glsi Auto63,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 PHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi Auto
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 58,711 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,303 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 55,303 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,338 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,286 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi Auto?

Based on 1,089 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
6,138
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
Steering rack gaiter split 97
Stop lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Registration plate lamp not working 46
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R738 PHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi Auto in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Glsi Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 63,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Glsi Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R738 PHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Glsi Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Glsi Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R738 PHY registered?

R738 PHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi Auto, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R738 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R738 PHY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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