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R127 JTC

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,881 mi
Last recorded83,881 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2010 83,881 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,863 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 78,188 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 78,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,580 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 70,019 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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R127 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 65,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R127 JTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R127 JTC registered?

R127 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R127 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 JTC shows 6 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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