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R281 HNJ

1998 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,584 mi
Last recorded76,584 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 HNJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,584 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 74,686 miles

drivers seat belt mechanim poor

Fail 30 Jul 2011 74,686 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers seat belt mechanim poor

Pass 31 Jul 2010 71,444 miles

n.s centre sill corroded N.s rera floor corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2010 71,434 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

n.s centre sill corroded N.s rera floor corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 67,609 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,932 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,493 miles

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

o.s sill corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2007 97,466 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2006 54,202 miles

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

n.s door and wheel arch damaged

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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R281 HNJ is a 1998 Proton Persona in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R281 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 R281 HNJ registered?

R281 HNJ is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R281 HNJ safe to buy?

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