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R138 RHY

1998 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,486 mi
Last recorded44,486 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,486 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 44,486 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

175/70/13 X4

NSF ELECTRIC WINDOW FAULTY

NSF HL ON LOWEST PASS LINE-PODOT

OSF INDECATOR LENZ CRACKED-PODOT

Oil leak

T/BELT-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,998 miles

airbag warning lamp flashing

Fail 10 Jul 2008 34,998 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag warning lamp flashing

Pass 3 Jul 2007 30,975 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,379 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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R138 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R138 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 R138 RHY registered?

R138 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R138 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 RHY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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