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R217 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,938 mi
Last recorded54,938 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto59,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli Auto
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 54,938 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 54,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,383 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 48,204 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli Auto?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
5,900
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Steering rack gaiter split 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Stop lamp not working 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 45
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R217 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Xli Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R217 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Xli Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R217 RHY registered?

R217 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R217 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 RHY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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