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R130 RHY

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,288 mi
Last recorded94,288 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 94,288 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,711 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 92,260 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 90,050 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 90,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,437 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 88,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,917 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 81,077 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2010 75,578 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2009 68,741 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2009 68,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,447 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 63,447 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 57,454 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 52,396 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 52,270 miles

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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R130 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 65,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R130 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R130 RHY registered?

R130 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R130 RHY safe to buy?

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