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R12 RLR

1999 Proton Persona

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,611 mi
Last recorded86,611 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 RLR
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 86,611 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

boot stiff to open due to rear damage

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge will need replacing soon

Pass 3 Dec 2008 84,439 miles

accident damage to rear of car

age cracking to suspension rubbers

boot does not shut

movement in cluch pedal

slight movement in o/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 2 Nov 2007 78,847 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 78,846 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 78,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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R12 RLR is a 1999 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,506 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 R12 RLR, 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 27 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R12 RLR registered?

R12 RLR is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is R12 RLR safe to buy?

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