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R920 JGJ

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,333 mi
Last recorded136,333 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 JGJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 136,333 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 136,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 118,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary repair carried out to exhaust

Temporary repair carried out to nearside rear indicator lamp

Fail 2 Aug 2016 128,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary repair carried out to nearside rear indicator lamp

Pass 3 Aug 2015 118,594 miles

SUSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ISSUES

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 118,582 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SUSPECT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ISSUES

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 110,503 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 110,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 100,172 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 100,172 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 93,446 miles

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

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

offside rear lamp damaged!

Fail 18 Jul 2011 86,508 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,508 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,246 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 79,234 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,248 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 71,233 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 63,195 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 52,569 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 45,757 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 43,700 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 43,700 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

main beam warning works on dip beam only

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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R920 JGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R920 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 R920 JGJ registered?

R920 JGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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