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R26 JTC

1998 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,647 mi
Last recorded40,647 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,647 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2011 40,647 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,130 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 40,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,872 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 38,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,153 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2008 38,153 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre run-off on inside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2007 36,857 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 36,857 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,213 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 35,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R26 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R26 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R26 JTC?

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What year was R26 JTC registered?

R26 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 May 1998.

Is R26 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 JTC shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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