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R270 RHY

1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,827 mi
Last recorded129,827 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2006
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang65,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2006 129,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?

Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
5,343
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 43
Stop lamp not working 32
Horn not working 30
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R270 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 65,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R270 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R270 RHY registered?

R270 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R270 RHY safe to buy?

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