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J466 SOM

1991 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

109,016 mi
Last recorded109,016 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2006
Typical for 1991 Proton Persona69,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ466 SOM
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2006 109,016 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 109,016 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2005 109,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

both rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

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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J466 SOM is a 1991 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J466 SOM, 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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J466 SOM is a 1991 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 September 1991.

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