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R272 AKJ

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,399 mi
Last recorded87,399 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 AKJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front and rear tyres worn on edges of tread

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2011 84,956 miles

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

offside rear seat belt slight fluffing

stone hole offside headlamp lens

Fail 15 Jun 2011 84,956 miles

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

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

offside rear seat belt slight fluffing

stone hole offside headlamp lens

nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,423 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 80,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 75,737 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 75,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,749 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,016 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 58,482 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 58,482 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 52,103 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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R272 AKJ is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R272 AKJ, 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 R272 AKJ registered?

R272 AKJ is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R272 AKJ safe to buy?

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