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R998 MGJ

1997 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,755 mi
Last recorded85,755 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Proton Persona Compact64,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 MGJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 75,851 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 63,977 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 52,480 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,766 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,491 miles

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2010 38,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2009 31,565 miles

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

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

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,565 miles

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

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,480 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,546 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 21,546 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2007 20,201 miles

high level stop lamp not working

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2007 20,192 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

bonnet safety catch not working

high level stop lamp not working

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2006 16,996 miles

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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R998 MGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R998 MGJ, 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 R998 MGJ registered?

R998 MGJ is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R998 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 MGJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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