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R995 MGJ

1997 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,374 mi
Last recorded45,374 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona70,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 MGJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 45,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 45,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 41,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,552 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,090 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,277 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,488 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,447 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,171 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,220 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,337 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,322 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 24,322 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,467 miles

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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R995 MGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R995 MGJ, 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.

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What year was R995 MGJ registered?

R995 MGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R995 MGJ safe to buy?

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