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S263 ACT

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,866 mi
Last recorded57,866 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 ACT
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,866 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

fog lamp switch becoming insecure

ns front mirror cracked

ns front tyre 2mm

Fail 29 Feb 2012 57,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhaust system becoming corroded

fog lamp switch becoming insecure

ns front mirror cracked

ns front tyre 2mm

wiring in enggine bay requires securing

Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,387 miles

N/S/F door mirror glass cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2011 53,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S/F door mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2011 53,379 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 49,344 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 49,344 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,461 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 44,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,435 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 40,435 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,425 miles

nearside front nearside rear and offside rear tyres perrished

parking brake performance test result 19 % efiency minimum reqirement 16 %

Fail 14 Feb 2007 36,425 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

air bag lamp on

nearside front nearside rear + offside rear tyres perrished

parking brake performance test result 19 % efiency minimum reqirement 16 %

Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,683 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside front tyre perrished

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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S263 ACT is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S263 ACT, 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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What year was S263 ACT registered?

S263 ACT is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S263 ACT safe to buy?

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