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S295 JSE

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,828 mi
Last recorded46,828 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 JSE
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,828 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)

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

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch area

Pass 11 May 2011 46,750 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,398 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,777 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 35,659 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,074 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 28,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 26,214 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 21,356 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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S295 JSE is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S295 JSE, 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 S295 JSE registered?

S295 JSE is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S295 JSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S295 JSE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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