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J109 TSX

1991 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,175 mi
Last recorded84,175 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2005
Typical for 1991 Proton Persona69,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ109 TSX
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2005 84,175 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 84,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J109 TSX is a 1991 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 69,920 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J109 TSX, 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 35 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J109 TSX registered?

J109 TSX is a 1991 Proton Persona, first registered on 2 September 1991.

Is J109 TSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J109 TSX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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