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J985 EFG

1991 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,285 mi
Last recorded71,285 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Proton Persona69,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ985 EFG
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 71,285 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 71,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear number plate in poor condition

temp repair to nsr light lense

Fail 12 Jun 2007 69,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front flexi hoses perished and cracked

corrosion to rear suspension

front brake discs starting to pitt

rear indicator light lenses temporay repair

rear number plate detoriating

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,920 miles

both front flexi hoses perished and cracked

corrosion to rear suspension

front brake discs starting to pitt

rear indicator light lenses temporay repair

rear number plate detoriating

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 26 Jun 2006 68,493 miles

front number plate cracked

osr tyre low pressure

osr tyre worn on inside edge

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate in poor condition

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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J985 EFG is a 1991 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J985 EFG, 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 J985 EFG registered?

J985 EFG is a 1991 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J985 EFG safe to buy?

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