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R469 JTC

1998 Proton Persona Xli

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

88,736 mi
Last recorded88,736 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Xli71,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2008 88,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery insecure

bad oil leaks at engine ,filter sump pan ,headgasket

offside front tyre scuffed ,worn on sidewalls

rear b rake discs corrosion on faces ,nearside rear brake showing sign of heating up

Pass 29 Sep 2007 84,665 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 84,665 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 81,500 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 81,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 76,351 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2005 76,351 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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R469 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 71,964 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 Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R469 JTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Xli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R469 JTC registered?

R469 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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