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R865 RHY

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,531 mi
Last recorded100,531 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 RHY
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2013 100,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front inner sills corroded

nearside front tyre side wall damage

offsid front indicator lamp damaged

offside screen marked

Pass 10 Jul 2012 96,297 miles

SRS lamp flashing in instrument panel.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 96,297 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SRS lamp flashing in instrument panel.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 92,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

movement offside of steering rack

offside floor to sill corroded

offside front indicator lens damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2011 92,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

movement offside of steering rack

offside floor to sill corroded

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,397 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s front seat belt buckle slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2009 82,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s front seat belt buckle worn

Fail 13 Jul 2009 82,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s front seat belt buckle worn

Pass 3 Jul 2008 77,012 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 71,551 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 71,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,272 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,863 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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R865 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R865 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R865 RHY registered?

R865 RHY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 May 1998.

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