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J866 XVW

1992 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

63,773 mi
Last recorded63,773 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Proton Persona102,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ866 XVW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,773 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 63,773 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 63,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,368 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on both shoulders

Fail 14 Apr 2014 62,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f tyre bald on both shoulders

Pass 1 May 2013 60,156 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,877 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 57,877 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,250 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 55,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,121 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,597 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,029 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 50,019 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 48,495 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 48,495 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J866 XVW is a 1992 Proton Persona in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1992 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 102,762 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 J866 XVW, 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 34 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J866 XVW registered?

J866 XVW is a 1992 Proton Persona, first registered on 8 June 1992.

Is J866 XVW safe to buy?

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