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R144 GJN

1998 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,087 mi
Last recorded47,087 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 GJN
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,087 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Apr 2016 47,087 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2015 42,423 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2015 42,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 41,001 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,487 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 38,233 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 35,037 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre slightly perishing

Pass 6 May 2009 29,258 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on dash

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front wiper slight smearing

Fail 6 May 2009 29,258 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on dash

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front wiper slight smearing

Pass 10 May 2008 27,589 miles

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

air bag light on dash.

Pass 12 May 2007 25,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2006 20,538 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 17,852 miles

rear bumper slightly loose on offside

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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R144 GJN is a 1998 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R144 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.

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R144 GJN is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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