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S41 LJM

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,200 mi
Last recorded56,200 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 LJM
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 56,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear floors rusty

rear inner wheel arch rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2019 56,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear floors rusty

rear inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2018 55,591 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,794 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,015 miles

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 28 Jun 2016 54,014 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,817 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres perishing

front bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside outter seal damaged

oil leak

slight play offside front track rod end

Fail 9 Jun 2015 52,816 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres perishing

front bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside outter seal damaged

oil leak

slight play offside front track rod end

Pass 6 Jun 2014 51,304 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 51,304 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2013 49,087 miles

Oil leak

nearside front indercator light lens broken

nearside rear tyre pearishing

slight play offside front steering arm

slight play offside front top mount

Fail 30 May 2013 49,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front indercator light lens broken

nearside rear tyre pearishing

slight play offside front steering arm

slight play offside front top mount

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,760 miles

slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,730 miles

off side front tyre on legal limit

off side rear tyre pershing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,907 miles

slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,039 miles

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

n/s front indicatordamaged/cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,555 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 34,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight movement in steering colum

Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,823 miles

near side front wiper slightly split

Pass 8 Jun 2006 26,845 miles

underbody coverd in undersill

Pass 9 Jun 2005 24,964 miles

slight play off side front stearing arm

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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S41 LJM is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S41 LJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S41 LJM registered?

S41 LJM is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S41 LJM safe to buy?

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