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R796 JTC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,476 mi
Last recorded96,476 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,476 miles

Minor damage to body in places,no sharp edges.

N/S/F tie-rod has slight play.

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit.

Oil leak.

Rear bottom arm to body bushes slightly deteriorated on both sides, no excess movement detected at time of test.

handbrake lever travel high.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 96,472 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Minor damage to body in places,no sharp edges.

N/S/F tie-rod has slight play.

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit.

Oil leak.

Rear bottom arm to body bushes slightly deteriorated on both sides, no excess movement detected at time of test.

handbrake lever travel high.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,417 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 82,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 78,803 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 72,497 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 68,202 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 68,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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R796 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R796 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 R796 JTC registered?

R796 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R796 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 JTC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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