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R357 JTC

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,466 mi
Last recorded91,466 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 91,466 miles

Oil leak

front crossmember has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2013 91,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

front crossmember has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,371 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 86,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 82,531 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracks/deteriorated

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2011 82,531 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracks/deteriorated

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 77,718 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2009 72,207 miles

HANDBRAKE HAS LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL REMAINING

Pass 23 Aug 2008 67,102 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 67,000 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 62,054 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal.

Fail 10 Aug 2007 62,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 31 Aug 2006 57,286 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 52,435 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 52,435 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R357 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R357 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.

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R357 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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