
Proton Persona Coupe
Maroon · Petrol · 1999 · 1,834 cc
T438 RSXMOT history
T438 RSX is a maroon petrol Proton Persona Coupe first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,839 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 87,839 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,588 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T438 RSX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Proton
- Model
- Persona Coupe
- Colour
- Maroon
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,834 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T438 RSX was last recorded at 87,839 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 87,836 miles · 24 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,588 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 87,839 miles
- 2022 – 87,836 miles
- 2021 – 84,811 miles
- 2020 – 62,557 miles
- 2019 – 45,643 miles
- 2018 – 43,490 miles
- 2017 – 43,348 miles
- 2016 – 43,175 miles
- 2015 – 42,973 miles
- 2014 – 42,659 miles
- 2013 – 42,108 miles
- 2012 – 41,374 miles
- 2011 – 40,325 miles
- 2010 – 37,410 miles
- 2009 – 34,492 miles
- 2008 – 31,249 miles
- 2007 – 29,522 miles
- 2006 – 28,150 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront front suspension corroded but not excessive
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust hanger insecure but not likely to fall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear brake discs backing plates corroded and insecure
- AdvisoryRear rear suspension corroded but not excessive
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous5 MOTs, 2008–2017
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,839 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 87,839 miles
- Test number
- 840705312196
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront front suspension corroded but not excessive
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust hanger insecure but not likely to fall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear brake discs backing plates corroded and insecure
- AdvisoryRear rear suspension corroded but not excessive
Fail87,836 miles (+3,025)3 dangerous18 major2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,836 miles
- Test number
- 962130059599
- DangerousIntegral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system obviously removed (1.6 (f))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rears (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured under steering wheel (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll springs insecure when jacked up
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc backing plates rusty and insecure
- AdvisorySpare missing
Pass84,811 miles (+312)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 84,811 miles
- Test number
- 511449265397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,499 miles (+21,942)1 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,499 miles
- Test number
- 182539253989
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured Under bonnet and underneath vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,557 miles (+16,914)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 62,557 miles
- Test number
- 529705060446
- AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass45,643 miles (+594)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 45,643 miles
- Test number
- 613455345286
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake low on performance causing a slight imbalance
- AdvisoryAll suspension arms rusty, front and rear
- AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes worn and cracking
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded
Fail45,049 miles (+1,559)16 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,049 miles
- Test number
- 186069690418
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under side of body (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected dust shield insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bushes worn but not excessive
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure and rattling
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass43,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 43,490 miles
- Test number
- 194023451319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,490 miles (+142)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,490 miles
- Test number
- 664883365393
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass43,348 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 43,348 miles
- Test number
- 838204435515
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sidewalls cracked
Fail43,348 miles (+173)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,348 miles
- Test number
- 263620357466
- FailureNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sidewalls cracked
Pass43,175 miles (+202)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 43,175 miles
- Test number
- 480664502612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,973 miles (+314)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 42,973 miles
- Test number
- 635627315262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass42,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 42,659 miles
- Test number
- 416906904249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,659 miles (+551)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,659 miles
- Test number
- 886726004218
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass42,108 miles (+734)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 42,108 miles
- Test number
- 295852493492
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,374 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 41,374 miles
- Test number
- 899477482141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,374 miles (+1,049)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,374 miles
- Test number
- 297026582467
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass40,325 miles (+2,915)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 40,325 miles
- Test number
- 665804571183
- NoteBoth front tyres inner edges worn
- NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls perished
- NoteO/s rear tyre inner sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords
Pass37,410 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 37,410 miles
- Test number
- 583066860152
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail37,410 miles (+2,918)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,410 miles
- Test number
- 874526860154
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass34,492 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 34,492 miles
- Test number
- 663682029242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,492 miles (+3,243)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,492 miles
- Test number
- 321379019289
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass31,249 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 31,249 miles
- Test number
- 470844488124
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall but no cords exposed
Fail31,249 miles (+1,727)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,249 miles
- Test number
- 991692388160
- FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall but no cords exposed
Pass29,522 miles (+1,372)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2008
- Odometer
- 29,522 miles
- Test number
- 151682057155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 28,150 miles
- Test number
- 251830956106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T438 RSX
- Does T438 RSX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T438 RSX expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T438 RSX?
- The MOT on T438 RSX expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T438 RSX done?
- T438 RSX was recorded at 87,839 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
- Has T438 RSX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T438 RSX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on T438 RSX ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T438 RSX find?
- T438 RSX passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with 6 advisories: exhaust noisy; front front suspension corroded but not excessive; nearside rear exhaust hanger insecure but not likely to fall, and 3 more.
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