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R457 JTC

1998 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,561 mi
Last recorded77,561 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 77,561 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 77,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,388 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 59,672 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,491 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 39,456 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,993 miles

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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R457 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R457 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 R457 JTC registered?

R457 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R457 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R457 JTC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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