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R146 RHY

1998 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

24,889 mi
Last recorded24,889 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,889 miles

Coolant leak

front panel corroding

srs light on

Fail 15 Mar 2013 24,887 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

front panel corroding

srs light on

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,332 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

long travel on handbrake

Fail 22 Mar 2012 24,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

long travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,256 miles

Long travel on handbrake

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,932 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

long travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,591 miles

long travel on handbrake

nearside mirror broken

Fail 25 Mar 2009 23,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

long travel on handbrake

nearside mirror broken

Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,352 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 23,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,350 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 22,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,440 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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R146 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R146 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 R146 RHY registered?

R146 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R146 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 RHY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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