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R787 JTC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,540 mi
Last recorded136,540 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 136,540 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 22 Apr 2014 136,082 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 135,576 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 135,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 113,403 miles

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

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

high level brake light disconnected

Fail 8 Dec 2011 113,403 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light disconnected

Pass 1 Dec 2010 96,340 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

rear reg plate deteriorated

slight blow on exhaust at join between centre section and cat

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 20 Apr 2010 96,332 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 96,327 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,407 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 72,845 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,242 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 48,349 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 45,563 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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R787 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R787 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 R787 JTC registered?

R787 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R787 JTC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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