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R314 JTC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,526 mi
Last recorded75,526 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 75,526 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 73,779 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 71,749 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 71,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 69,190 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 69,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 66,396 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 62,350 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 62,350 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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R314 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R314 JTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R314 JTC registered?

R314 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R314 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R314 JTC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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