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R280 JOJ

1998 Proton Persona Coupe

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,033 mi
Last recorded94,033 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Coupe72,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 JOJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 25 May 2007 94,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly out of shape

hand brake high and nearing stop

o/s/r tyre showing age cracks

s.r.s light flashing

Pass 1 Jun 2006 86,990 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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R280 JOJ is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,957 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R280 JOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R280 JOJ registered?

R280 JOJ is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R280 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 JOJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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