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R929 JGJ

1997 Proton Persona Coupe

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

86,863 mi
Last recorded86,863 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Coupe84,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 JGJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 86,863 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 86,846 miles

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Fail 18 May 2009 86,822 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 84,515 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 84,455 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 82,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 76,662 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 76,479 miles

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

deep cut to near side front tyre

deep cut to near side rear tyre

engine oil leak

lowered coil springs fitted to this vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2005 69,814 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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R929 JGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Coupe in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 84,455 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R929 JGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R929 JGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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