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S285 XON

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,002 mi
Last recorded44,002 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 XON
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,002 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 43,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,638 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,929 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,561 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,755 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,959 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,788 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,122 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,043 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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S285 XON is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 S285 XON, 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 S285 XON?

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What year was S285 XON registered?

S285 XON is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S285 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for S285 XON shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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