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R851 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,194 mi
Last recorded98,194 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 98,194 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 98,194 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 87,592 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 87,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 82,679 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 73,506 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 73,506 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 64,562 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 64,562 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 56,651 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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R851 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R851 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R851 RHY registered?

R851 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 May 1998.

Is R851 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 RHY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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