MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
park brake travel high , both rear indicators faded , o/s/r light lense cracked , intermitant fault on hazard switch , oil leaks , kerb damage/corrosion to alloy rims , o/s outer sill damaged
surafce corrosion to various brake pipes , o/s/f brake discs scored , slight play to rack & pinoin , steering rack gaiters badly cracked ,
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
park brake travel high , both rear indicators faded , o/s/r light lense cracked , intermitant fault on hazard switch , oil leaks , kerb damage/corrosion to alloy rims , o/s outer sill damaged
surafce corrosion to various brake pipes , o/s/f brake discs scored , slight play to rack & pinoin , steering rack gaiters badly cracked ,
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?
Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R549 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R549 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 R549 JTC registered?
R549 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 17 July 1998.
Is R549 JTC safe to buy?
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