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S258 ODD

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,656 mi
Last recorded77,656 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 ODD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,656 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper split.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 77,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper split.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,546 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 74,546 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,481 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 69,401 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,401 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,614 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,639 miles

SRS light on

Fail 21 Aug 2012 63,639 miles

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

SRS light on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,173 miles

Boot lid struts faulty

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Aug 2010 58,596 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,596 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,262 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,381 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,375 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,641 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 44,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S258 ODD is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 S258 ODD, 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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S258 ODD is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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