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R292 JTC

1998 Proton Persona Coupe

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,250 mi
Last recorded59,250 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Coupe72,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 59,250 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 59,250 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,511 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 49,879 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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R292 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,957 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R292 JTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R292 JTC registered?

R292 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R292 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R292 JTC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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