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R417 JTC

1998 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,976 mi
Last recorded75,976 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 75,976 miles

nearside front lower anti-roll bar link bushes incorrectly fitted (washer catching arm but no play in bushes)

offside rear light cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

seatbelt restraint system light on dash coming on intermittently

Fail 6 Aug 2008 75,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear light cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

seatbelt restraint system light on dash coming on intermittently

Pass 7 Aug 2007 66,609 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 66,605 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 4 Aug 2006 60,219 miles

crack in o/s/r light glass

srs light flashing on

Pass 5 Aug 2005 52,766 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 52,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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R417 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,597cc 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 R417 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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What year was R417 JTC registered?

R417 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R417 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R417 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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