MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,118 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear light lense damaged
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear both under body sills slightly distorted
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
under carriage covered in heavy under seal, unable too carry out full corrosion assesment
Nearside Rear light lense broken but not affecting light correct light colours
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear light lense broken but not affecting light correct light colours
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear lamp repaired with lens tape
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear lamp repaired with lens tape
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
minor exhaust leakage
nearside rear light lense damaged
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
minor exhaust leakage
nearside rear light lense damaged
rear brake pads worn very low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside steering rack gaitor twisted
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside steering rack gaitor twisted
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
inner edge worn at offside rear tyre
nearside rear light lense slightly damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
rear light lenses have been repaired with tape
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge
offside rear handbrake caliper lever not completely returning when handbrake released
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R279 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R279 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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R279 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 10 June 1998.
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