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R549 JTC

1998 Proton Persona Xli

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,442 mi
Last recorded158,442 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Xli71,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2009 158,442 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2008 141,987 miles

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 ,

Fail 15 May 2008 141,987 miles

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 ,

Pass 17 May 2007 111,432 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 111,178 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2006 84,282 miles

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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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.

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