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R889 ENJ

1997 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,113 mi
Last recorded101,113 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 ENJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 101,113 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2009 95,606 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,622 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 80,994 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 73,038 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 64,136 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R889 ENJ is a 1997 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 70,291 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 R889 ENJ, 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 29 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R889 ENJ registered?

R889 ENJ is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R889 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R889 ENJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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