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R102 LOJ

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,027 mi
Last recorded92,027 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 LOJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 92,027 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Aug 2011 92,027 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,646 miles

front brake imbalance on 25per cent limit

Pass 18 Aug 2009 80,674 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 80,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,117 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 74,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 67,015 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 66,875 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 61,484 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 61,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Aug 2005 53,870 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 53,870 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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R102 LOJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R102 LOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R102 LOJ registered?

R102 LOJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R102 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 LOJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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