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R781 JTC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,800 mi
Last recorded68,800 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,800 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 68,800 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,711 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,278 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 53,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,985 miles

front wipers split

Fail 23 Nov 2009 49,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers split

Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 43,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,011 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 39,163 miles

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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R781 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R781 JTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R781 JTC registered?

R781 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R781 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 JTC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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