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S455 AEU

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,902 mi
Last recorded54,902 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS455 AEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSR tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 51,191 miles

front brake pads worn

front suspension soft

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2011 51,191 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front brake pads worn

front suspension soft

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,114 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 48,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,707 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,724 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,705 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,134 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 30,585 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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S455 AEU is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S455 AEU, 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 S455 AEU registered?

S455 AEU is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S455 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S455 AEU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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