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S357 LFV

1998 Proton Persona Coupe

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,529 mi
Last recorded106,529 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Coupe72,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 LFV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 106,529 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 106,529 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 95,626 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 95,626 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 89,697 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Apr 2007 89,697 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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S357 LFV is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,957 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S357 LFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S357 LFV registered?

S357 LFV is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S357 LFV safe to buy?

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