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R552 JTC

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,959 mi
Last recorded86,959 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,959 miles

Coolant leak

baffles in rear exhaust broken up

Fail 30 Jul 2010 86,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

baffles in rear exhaust broken up

Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,609 miles

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

rear spoiler insecure

slight play in steering rack nearside track arm inner joint

Fail 28 Jul 2009 81,609 miles

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

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

rear spoiler insecure

slight play in steering rack nearside track arm inner joint

Pass 31 Jul 2008 76,574 miles

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

offside front tyre on wear bars

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 31 Jul 2008 76,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre on wear bars

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 30 Jul 2007 71,758 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 28 Jul 2006 66,462 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 66,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 61,692 miles

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

small cut in side wall of o/s/f tyre

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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R552 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R552 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

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What year was R552 JTC registered?

R552 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R552 JTC safe to buy?

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