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R243 JTC

1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,551 mi
Last recorded72,551 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto59,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli Auto
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 72,551 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 72,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 68,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 66,511 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 66,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 63,915 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 63,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil level is above manufacturers recomended limit.

oil leak

radiator badly corroded

spare tyre is the wrong size

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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R243 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R243 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 R243 JTC registered?

R243 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto, first registered on 24 May 1998.

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