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R785 JTC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,767 mi
Last recorded61,767 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,767 miles

Exhaust repair bandage dragging on road

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes in poor condition

OSR Tyre bald on inner edge

Slight exhaust leak from front of repair bandage

Fail 14 Jun 2012 61,761 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust repair bandage dragging on road

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes in poor condition

OSR Tyre bald on inner edge

Slight exhaust leak from front of repair bandage

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,203 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 56,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake could do with adjusting

offside sterring rack gaiter slightly loose

Pass 27 May 2010 49,951 miles

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Fail 20 May 2010 49,840 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both floor pans and both inner sills rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and tyre perishing

Pass 19 May 2009 43,169 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 40,320 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 36,843 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 36,843 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 33,666 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 33,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s rear tyre low on edge

radiator poor condition

rear service brakes uneven application

spare tyre low on edge

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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R785 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R785 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.

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What year was R785 JTC registered?

R785 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R785 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 JTC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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