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R715 JTC

1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,831 mi
Last recorded66,831 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto59,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 66,831 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 66,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 58,479 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2008 58,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 47,417 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 47,417 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 34,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear indicator lens damaged.

park brake lever has long travel, nearside park brake lower efficiency than expected.

Pass 16 Jun 2005 165,932 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli Auto?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
5,900
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Steering rack gaiter split 57
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Stop lamp not working 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 45
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R715 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,322 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R715 JTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Xli Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R715 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli Auto, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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