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R463 JTC

1998 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,195 mi
Last recorded105,195 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2012 105,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 98,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 98,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 91,497 miles

FRONT NO PLATE DETORIATING

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SOME CORROSION AROUND REAR SUSPENSION & REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES

Fail 12 Feb 2010 91,463 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

FRONT NO PLATE DETORIATING

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SOME CORROSION AROUND REAR SUSPENSION & REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES

Pass 24 Jun 2008 84,746 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,208 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R463 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R463 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R463 JTC?

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What year was R463 JTC registered?

R463 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R463 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 JTC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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