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R148 RHY

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,472 mi
Last recorded48,472 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 48,472 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 48,470 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front registration plate cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 41,748 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body under sealed even over brake pipes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 38,866 miles

under carrige heavily sealed

Pass 29 Apr 2017 33,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

precribed area coroded

Pass 6 May 2016 30,370 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,386 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,655 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,858 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,969 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,942 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,778 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 21,782 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 21,782 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,709 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,826 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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R148 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R148 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 R148 RHY registered?

R148 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R148 RHY safe to buy?

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