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R191 AJO

1998 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,812 mi
Last recorded59,812 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 AJO
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2009 59,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 59,812 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,423 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 52,414 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,736 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 45,736 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,217 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 39,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

damaged to o/s/r light unit

drivers door mirror glass damadged

front number plate starint to delamenate

light scratches to front wind screen

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre down to 3 mm in places

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

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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R191 AJO is a 1998 Proton Persona in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R191 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 R191 AJO registered?

R191 AJO is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R191 AJO safe to buy?

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