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R317 JTC

1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,458 mi
Last recorded87,458 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi63,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 87,458 miles

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

Oil leak

under body corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2007 86,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underbody rusted

Fail 2 Feb 2007 86,098 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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R317 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 63,158 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 Compact Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R317 JTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R317 JTC registered?

R317 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R317 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 JTC shows 3 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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