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R212 JYG

1998 Proton Persona Lsi

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

111,791 mi
Last recorded111,791 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Lsi72,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 JYG
MakeProton
ModelPersona Lsi
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2009 111,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

VEHICLES GENERAL CONDITION IS POOR (front & , rear chassis corroded, suspension mounts corroded )

Pass 24 May 2007 107,200 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 107,200 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 96,081 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 96,068 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Lsi?

Based on 850 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,617
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Stop lamp not working 61
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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R212 JYG is a 1998 Proton Persona Lsi in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 72,454 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R212 JYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R212 JYG registered?

R212 JYG is a 1998 Proton Persona Lsi, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R212 JYG safe to buy?

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