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S480 TWC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,350 mi
Last recorded96,350 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS480 TWC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 96,350 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2011 96,291 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 88,652 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 88,652 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 85,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

susp.noise.(no obvious fault found)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 85,337 miles

Oil leak

susp.noise.(no obvious fault found)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 72,752 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 72,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,087 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 48,584 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 48,584 miles

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.

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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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.

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