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R856 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,472 mi
Last recorded91,472 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi63,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 91,472 miles

Air bag light flashing

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Front subframe rusty

Offside front floor pan rusty

Rear floor pans corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2010 91,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Air bag light flashing

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Front subframe rusty

Offside front floor pan rusty

Rear floor pans corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 86,962 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to offside front floor

corrosion to rear floor on both sides

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edges

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge tread not cut as deep

srs light flashing

Fail 11 Feb 2009 86,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to offside front floor

corrosion to rear floor on both sides

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edges

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge tread not cut as deep

srs light flashing

Pass 21 Feb 2008 83,508 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip in windscreen

part of high level stop lamp not working

radiator in poor condition

slight corrosion to inner sills and inner wheel arches

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 81,901 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 81,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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R856 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 63,158 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R856 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R856 RHY registered?

R856 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 24 May 1998.

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