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R217 JTC

1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,797 mi
Last recorded46,797 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto59,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,797 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 46,797 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,274 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli Auto?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
5,900
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Steering rack gaiter split 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Stop lamp not working 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 45
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R217 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,322 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 Xli Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R217 JTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Xli Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R217 JTC registered?

R217 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto, first registered on 24 May 1998.

Is R217 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 JTC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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