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R577 JSC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,069 mi
Last recorded106,069 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 JSC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 106,069 miles

front springs slightly corroded

o/s/r back plate corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight blow from exhaust

slight corrosion on chassis

slight wear in some rear suspension bushes

Fail 17 Oct 2007 106,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front springs slightly corroded

o/s/r back plate corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight blow from exhaust

slight corrosion on chassis

slight wear in some rear suspension bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2006 92,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S R Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 2 Nov 2005 80,379 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 80,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

warning light on dash

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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R577 JSC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R577 JSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R577 JSC registered?

R577 JSC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R577 JSC safe to buy?

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