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R480 JTC

1998 Proton Persona Xli

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,980 mi
Last recorded52,980 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Xli71,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,980 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,028 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 37,028 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 31,044 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 31,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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R480 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R480 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 R480 JTC registered?

R480 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R480 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 JTC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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