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S375 VKJ

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,129 mi
Last recorded121,129 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS375 VKJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 121,129 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 121,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 119,524 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

abnormal wear to both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 119,524 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

abnormal wear to both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 110,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 103,768 miles

bad engine oil leak

both front tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2009 94,024 miles

n/s n/plate bulb dim

o/s/r tyre flat

Pass 11 Sep 2007 88,928 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 81,760 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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S375 VKJ is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc 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 S375 VKJ, 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 S375 VKJ registered?

S375 VKJ is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S375 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S375 VKJ 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.

Does S375 VKJ have outstanding finance?

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