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R905 JGJ

1997 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,928 mi
Last recorded126,928 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 JGJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 126,928 miles

coolant leak, cooling system/coolant requires attention

corrosion in both rear brake pipes to hoses

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 24 May 2011 126,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak, cooling system/coolant requires attention

corrosion in both rear brake pipes to hoses

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 17 May 2010 121,626 miles

Battery insecure

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

slight corrosion in various rear brake pipes

Pass 21 May 2009 118,170 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 21 May 2009 118,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 16 May 2008 108,266 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 108,266 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2007 98,424 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2006 88,831 miles

battery insecure

rear indicator bulbs faded

Fail 25 May 2006 88,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 25 May 2005 78,529 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 78,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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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R905 JGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R905 JGJ, 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 R905 JGJ registered?

R905 JGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R905 JGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R905 JGJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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