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S331 VVR

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,630 mi
Last recorded64,630 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS331 VVR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2010 64,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 64,630 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has a deep cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 54,726 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 54,588 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,797 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,367 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 27,254 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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S331 VVR is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S331 VVR, 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 S331 VVR registered?

S331 VVR is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S331 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S331 VVR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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