MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
susp.noise.(no obvious fault found)
Oil leak
susp.noise.(no obvious fault found)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
difficult to get through emissions test due †to slight ex.blow & water content from exhaust
front pads worn
o/s rack gaiter starting to deteriorate
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
difficult to get through emissions test due †to slight ex.blow & water content from exhaust
front pads worn
o/s rack gaiter starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S480 TWC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S480 TWC, 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 S480 TWC registered?
S480 TWC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 28 September 1998.
Is S480 TWC safe to buy?
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