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S242 RJV

1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,337 mi
Last recorded95,337 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang65,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 RJV
MakeProton
ModelPersona 1.8 Penang
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 95,337 miles

o/s/r seat belt unable to check' child seat been fitted,,,,

o/s/r shock top has slighy play

Fail 1 May 2009 95,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 82,540 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 82,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 May 2007 66,522 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 62,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Proton Persona 1.8 Penang?

Based on 515 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
5,343
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 43
Stop lamp not working 32
Horn not working 30
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S242 RJV is a 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang in White 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 1.8 Penang models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 65,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona 1.8 Penang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S242 RJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona 1.8 Penang typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona 1.8 Penang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S242 RJV is a 1998 Proton Persona 1.8 Penang, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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