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R276 HNJ

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,685 mi
Last recorded61,685 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 HNJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,685 miles

Some play in rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,208 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 58,208 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both wipers split

Brake fluid low

Front brake pads getting low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,591 miles

both rear indicator bulbs fading

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding

parts of exhaust system rusting

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2010 53,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both rear indicator bulbs fading

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding

parts of exhaust system rusting

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,822 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 47,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,534 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 42,534 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,849 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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R276 HNJ is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R276 HNJ, 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 R276 HNJ registered?

R276 HNJ is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R276 HNJ safe to buy?

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