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R913 JGJ

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,050 mi
Last recorded93,050 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 JGJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 93,050 miles

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

Oil leak

front wipers worn

near side rear+off side rear trailing arms bushes worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 90,485 miles

exhaust flexi joint corroded and broken

movement in offside front seat

offside wiperblade split

servere oil leak from engine

stone damage to windscreen

Fail 2 Nov 2011 90,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust flexi joint corroded and broken

movement in offside front seat

offside wiperblade split

servere oil leak from engine

stone damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,218 miles

Brake pedal antislip worn

Oil leak - engine bay

Fail 3 Nov 2010 83,171 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pedal antislip worn

Oil leak - engine bay

Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,743 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Drivers seat loose but not insecure

Front wiper blades split

Offside front sidelight dim

Oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Nov 2009 69,743 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Drivers seat loose but not insecure

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front sidelight dim

Oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Oct 2009 68,915 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Drivers seatbelt loose but not insecure

Offside front sidelight dim

Oil leak from engine

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Oct 2008 53,674 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Blow from centre exhaust

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,674 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Blow from centre exhaust

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,833 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Front bumper damaged

Oil leak from engine

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,712 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 41,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2005 39,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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R913 JGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R913 JGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R913 JGJ registered?

R913 JGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R913 JGJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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