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R422 JTC

1998 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

124,939 mi
Last recorded124,939 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 124,939 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 124,939 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 111,028 miles

bonnet hinge on n/s has broken away

engine has oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2008 111,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet hinge on n/s has broken away

engine has oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 91,094 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 91,094 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 80,104 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2006 80,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 80,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

car has oil leak from engine

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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R422 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R422 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 R422 JTC registered?

R422 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R422 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 JTC shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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