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R330 JTC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,448 mi
Last recorded98,448 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 98,448 miles

corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r radius arm bush mountings

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,415 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 93,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 87,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 82,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 75,885 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 69,955 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2009 69,940 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre perished

slight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 63,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 58,052 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 52,553 miles

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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R330 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 R330 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 R330 JTC registered?

R330 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R330 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R330 JTC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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