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R603 JTC

1998 Proton Persona Xli

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,535 mi
Last recorded45,535 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Xli71,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 JTC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,535 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,867 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,365 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 35,340 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 35,340 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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R603 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 71,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R603 JTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R603 JTC registered?

R603 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R603 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R603 JTC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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