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R190 AJO

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,490 mi
Last recorded107,490 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 AJO
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2010 107,490 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 107,490 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 91,765 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 91,765 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 74,229 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 74,227 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

heatshield loose on front exhaust section

Pass 12 Apr 2007 60,390 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2006 50,409 miles

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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R190 AJO is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R190 AJO, 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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What year was R190 AJO registered?

R190 AJO is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R190 AJO safe to buy?

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