MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
ADVISE play in o/s/f track rod end worn, centre exhaust corroded and in poor condition, front to rears and flexy supply pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISE play in o/s/f track rod end worn, centre exhaust corroded and in poor condition, front to rears and flexy supply pipes corroded
both front tyres worn on inner edges
front pipe corroded and centre section
o/s rack gaitor perished
oil leak
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R296 FBJ is a 1998 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R296 FBJ, 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 R296 FBJ registered?
R296 FBJ is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 27 May 1998.
Is R296 FBJ safe to buy?
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