MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front X-member corroded outside prescribed area
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
front x-member slightly corroded outside prescribed area
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear registration plate deteriorated but legible
1. rear registration plate deteriorated but legible
Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear brake backplates both sides slightly deteriorated
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near side rear tyre slightly out off shape
rear regitration plate slightly deteiorated
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R455 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R455 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 R455 JTC registered?
R455 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 June 1998.
Is R455 JTC safe to buy?
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