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R805 JTC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,035 mi
Last recorded73,035 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2012 73,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedel slip pad missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

some accident damage to n/s/f noted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,427 miles

exhaust system corroded and rusty

handbrake close to reserve travel limit

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2011 66,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust system corroded and rusty

handbrake close to reserve travel limit

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 61,972 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 56,221 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 56,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 50,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2005 46,363 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 46,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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R805 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc 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 R805 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 R805 JTC registered?

R805 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R805 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 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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