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S275 VTU

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,518 mi
Last recorded20,518 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS275 VTU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 20,518 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 20,518 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,634 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 19,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,121 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 18,339 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,382 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 17,382 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 16,045 miles

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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S275 VTU is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S275 VTU, 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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How do I check the history of S275 VTU?

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What year was S275 VTU registered?

S275 VTU is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S275 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S275 VTU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S275 VTU have outstanding finance?

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