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R138 OJR

1998 Proton Persona Coupe

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,512 mi
Last recorded146,512 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Coupe72,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 OJR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 146,512 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 72,957 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 72,931 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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R138 OJR is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,957 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R138 OJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R138 OJR registered?

R138 OJR is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R138 OJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 OJR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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