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R140 GJN

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,852 mi
Last recorded84,852 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 GJN
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 84,852 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 84,846 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 80,693 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 80,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,541 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 75,541 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 71,055 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 69,377 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 66,680 miles

both rear tyre outer walls cracking/perishing

Fail 10 Nov 2005 66,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R140 GJN is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 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 R140 GJN, 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 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R140 GJN registered?

R140 GJN is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R140 GJN safe to buy?

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