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S346 DGX

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,205 mi
Last recorded75,205 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS346 DGX
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 75,205 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,956 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,596 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in inner track rod nearside front

Pass 1 Oct 2015 68,454 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,051 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre heavilly deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2012 61,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre heavilly deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,336 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 58,336 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

smell of fuel from under vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,417 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 55,417 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Oct 2008 51,171 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,019 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 45,279 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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S346 DGX is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S346 DGX, 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 S346 DGX registered?

S346 DGX is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S346 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S346 DGX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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