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R686 JNL

1997 Proton Persona Glsi

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,274 mi
Last recorded122,274 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Glsi75,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 JNL
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 122,274 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 122,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 116,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 108,091 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 108,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi?

Based on 4,235 MOT tests across 1,012 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,173
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,012
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 460
Steering rack gaiter split 406
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
Stop lamp not working 210
Registration plate lamp not working 196
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R686 JNL is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 75,208 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R686 JNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R686 JNL registered?

R686 JNL is a 1997 Proton Persona Glsi, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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