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R129 JTC

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,748 mi
Last recorded89,748 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 89,748 miles

damage to offside rear light lens

Fail 28 Apr 2010 89,748 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 24 Apr 2009 85,339 miles

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

steering rack play

Fail 17 Apr 2009 85,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

steering rack play

Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,992 miles

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Fail 9 Apr 2008 7,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,131 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 72,131 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 65,026 miles

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

cracking to sidewalls of offside and nearside front tyres

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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R129 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R129 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 R129 JTC registered?

R129 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R129 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 JTC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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