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S39 JKV

1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi

Purple Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,217 mi
Last recorded97,217 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi68,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 JKV
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Glsi
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 97,217 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 97,217 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 86,697 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 78,306 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side rear foot brake reading a little low

Pass 25 Aug 2006 78,306 miles

off side rear foot brake reading a little low

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Glsi?

Based on 1,031 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 94
Steering rack gaiter split 82
Registration plate lamp not working 63
position lamp(s) not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
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S39 JKV is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi in Purple with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 68,983 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 Glsi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S39 JKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Glsi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Glsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S39 JKV registered?

S39 JKV is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact Glsi, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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