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R315 JTC

1998 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,998 mi
Last recorded56,998 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,998 miles

brake pipe to nearside rear flexi rusting

brake warning light on

engine check light on

exhaust front section deteriorating

front springs rusty

undersills starting to rust

Fail 13 Aug 2009 56,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

brake pipe to nearside rear flexi rusting

brake warning light on

engine check light on

exhaust front section deteriorating

front lambda sensor broken

front springs rusty

undersills starting to rust

Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,428 miles

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

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

front lambda sensor wire broken

Fail 14 Aug 2008 52,407 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

front lambda sensor wire broken

Pass 15 Aug 2007 48,182 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2007 48,182 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,039 miles

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

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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R315 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R315 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

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What year was R315 JTC registered?

R315 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R315 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R315 JTC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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