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R868 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,044 mi
Last recorded29,044 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi63,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,044 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 29,044 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 26,147 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,147 miles

air bag light on

Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,458 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre starting to crack on sidewall

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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R868 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R868 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 R868 RHY registered?

R868 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 24 May 1998.

Is R868 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R868 RHY shows 5 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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