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S387 VKJ

1998 Proton Persona Coupe

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,794 mi
Last recorded101,794 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Coupe72,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 VKJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 101,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

battery not secured

offside & nearside front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2011 101,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

battery not secured

offside & nearside front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2010 81,741 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,030 miles

front crosmember starting to rust

front tyre treads wearing on edges

handbrake performance slightly low

rear brake discs starting to rust

Fail 3 Aug 2009 66,021 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front crosmember starting to rust

front tyre treads wearing on edges

handbrake performance slightly low

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,992 miles

battery insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2007 53,053 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 53,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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S387 VKJ is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S387 VKJ, 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 S387 VKJ registered?

S387 VKJ is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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