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R686 BJA

1998 Proton Persona Lsi

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,026 mi
Last recorded67,026 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Lsi72,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 BJA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Lsi
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 67,026 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 61,803 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 52,122 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 52,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Lsi?

Based on 850 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,617
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Stop lamp not working 61
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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R686 BJA is a 1998 Proton Persona Lsi in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 72,454 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R686 BJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R686 BJA registered?

R686 BJA is a 1998 Proton Persona Lsi, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R686 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R686 BJA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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