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R139 GJN

1998 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,181 mi
Last recorded80,181 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 GJN
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,181 miles

air bag light flashing

brake pipes starting to rust

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front coil springs rusty

oil leaks on engine/box

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2010 80,181 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light flashing

brake pipes starting to rust

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front coil springs rusty

oil leaks on engine/box

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2009 69,128 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 59,593 miles

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2008 59,578 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,787 miles

brake pipes heavily waxed

exhaust starting to rust

oil leak on engine

Fail 1 Nov 2007 47,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes heavily waxed

exhaust starting to rust

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Nov 2006 41,005 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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R139 GJN is a 1998 Proton Persona in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R139 GJN, 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 R139 GJN registered?

R139 GJN is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R139 GJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 GJN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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