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R275 JOJ

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,234 mi
Last recorded106,234 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 JOJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2007 106,234 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 106,234 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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 97,503 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 97,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

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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R275 JOJ is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R275 JOJ, 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 R275 JOJ registered?

R275 JOJ is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R275 JOJ safe to buy?

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