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R137 RHY

1998 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,509 mi
Last recorded53,509 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,509 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 53,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 49,010 miles

All four tyres are only just above the limit.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 44,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s wiper rubber starting to deteriorate.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 44,380 miles

N/s wiper rubber starting to deteriorate.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,584 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 41,537 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,329 miles

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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R137 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R137 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 R137 RHY registered?

R137 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R137 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R137 RHY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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