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R279 JTC

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,118 mi
Last recorded74,118 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 74,118 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 73,606 miles

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)

Fail 10 May 2016 73,606 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2015 73,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear lamp repaired with lens tape

Fail 15 May 2015 73,002 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,397 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 72,397 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 71,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside steering rack gaitor twisted

Fail 20 May 2013 71,484 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,954 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 68,050 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,967 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 65,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 62,729 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,684 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 53,314 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,527 miles

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.

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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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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What year was R279 JTC registered?

R279 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R279 JTC safe to buy?

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