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R164 JTC

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,644 mi
Last recorded51,644 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 51,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 51,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,465 miles

Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion on body

Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 49,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,681 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 47,870 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear light lense damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,189 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,094 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 45,094 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,424 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 40,678 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,678 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,127 miles

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

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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R164 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 65,077 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 R164 JTC, 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 28 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R164 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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