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S552 JOD

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Yellow Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,110 mi
Last recorded96,110 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 JOD
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,110 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 96,109 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,094 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 89,599 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 85,333 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,485 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 80,485 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 76,341 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 71,825 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 66,163 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 59,320 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 59,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,748 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 52,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 44,474 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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S552 JOD is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Yellow with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S552 JOD, 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 S552 JOD registered?

S552 JOD is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S552 JOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S552 JOD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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