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R266 JOJ

1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,729 mi
Last recorded51,729 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi70,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 JOJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 51,729 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

O/S R TYRE TREAD EDGE WORN

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 51,729 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

O/S R TYRE TREAD EDGE WORN

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,471 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 44,890 miles

damage to centre chassis.sligh run out o/s front disc.

Fail 19 Jan 2007 44,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to centre chassis.slight run out o/s front disc.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 41,111 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?

Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Steering rack gaiter split 82
Registration plate lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
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R266 JOJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 70,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R266 JOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R266 JOJ registered?

R266 JOJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 6 December 1997.

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