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R269 JOJ

1998 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,495 mi
Last recorded141,495 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 JOJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 141,495 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 137,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

accident damage n/s rear

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2013 137,691 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

accident damage n/s rear

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 132,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake inbalance24%

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2011 125,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

handbrake has no reserve travel

Pass 18 Jan 2011 125,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

handbrake has no reserve travel

Pass 2 Feb 2010 116,648 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 116,647 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 107,189 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise on travel of hand brake

Fail 20 Jan 2009 107,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2008 100,419 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 100,285 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 94,409 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

driver side wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Jan 2007 94,409 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

driver side wiper blade torn

Pass 30 Jan 2006 87,161 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 87,161 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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R269 JOJ is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R269 JOJ, 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.

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What year was R269 JOJ registered?

R269 JOJ is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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