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R805 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Glsi

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,978 mi
Last recorded82,978 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Glsi69,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 82,978 miles

front suspension arms rusty

o/s wiper worn

Fail 28 Jan 2009 82,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front suspension arms rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2008 79,143 miles

Battery insecure

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

front brake padsworn

front cross member rusty

poor image on n/s headlamp

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Fail 30 Jan 2008 78,125 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Battery insecure

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

front brake padsworn

front cross member rusty

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 9 Jan 2007 73,298 miles

Battery insecure

front suspension in a rusty condition

n/s headlight in a poor condition

srs light on

Fail 8 Jan 2007 73,259 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

front suspension components in a rusty condition

n/s headlamp cover damaged

srs light on

Pass 19 Jan 2006 68,931 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 68,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi?

Based on 4,235 MOT tests across 1,012 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,173
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,012
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 460
Steering rack gaiter split 406
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
Stop lamp not working 210
Registration plate lamp not working 196
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R805 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 69,869 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R805 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R805 RHY registered?

R805 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 17 May 1998.

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