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J4 VGS

1998 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,520 mi
Last recorded62,520 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 VGS
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,520 miles

Bodywork in poor damaged condition

Minor chips to windscreen

N/S Sill corroding

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 61,383 miles

Body work in poor condition

Minor chips to windscreen

O/S/R Tyre wearing unevenly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,549 miles

O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2014 59,549 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,023 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,182 miles

Many areas of body damage

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

SRS Warning lamp flashing

Fail 24 Jan 2012 56,182 miles

Many areas of body damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SRS Warning lamp flashing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,425 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 52,613 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 49,796 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 48,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 46,512 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 43,723 miles

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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J4 VGS is a 1998 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 65,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J4 VGS, 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 28 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J4 VGS registered?

J4 VGS is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is J4 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 VGS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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