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S43 JUB

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,070 mi
Last recorded24,070 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 JUB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,070 miles

damage to o/s/r lamp lens

o/s side light dim

o/s/f flasher lens cracked

very bad clutch judder

Fail 20 Jun 2012 24,070 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to o/s/r lamp lens

o/s side light dim

o/s/f flasher lens cracked

very bad clutch judder

Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,708 miles

Both front tyres perished

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,428 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,656 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,458 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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S43 JUB is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S43 JUB, 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 S43 JUB registered?

S43 JUB is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S43 JUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S43 JUB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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