MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,246 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both rear tyres craked
Car is overheating during mot test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak from engine
Clutch Pedal,Anti-Slip Rubber Pad Is Missing.
Crossmember Below Radiator Is Corroded.
N/S/R Tyre,Tread Area Is Split(185/60 R14 82H).
Radiator Is Deteriorated/Corroded.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Clutch Pedal,Anti-Slip Rubber Pad Is Missing.
Crossmember Below Radiator Is Corroded.
N/S/R Tyre,Tread Area Is Split(185/60 R14 82H).
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Radiator Is Deteriorated/Corroded.
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
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)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Anti roll bar fouls slightly on front subframe (would probably be heard as a knocking sound while cornering)
Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking to tread - NOT through to cords -
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S/R Tyre,Edges Of Tread Area,Starting To Split (185/60 R14 82H).
N/S/R Seat Belt Will Not Reel Back In Fully, Without Assistance.
N/S/R Tyre,Edges Of Tread Area Starting To Split (185/60 R14 82H).
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight Wear At Top Of Steering Column/Adjuster Mechanism.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Slight Wear At Top Of Steering Column/Adjuster Mechanism.
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Radiator appears to be in the early stages of developing a leak (steaming)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
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S598 KTY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 S598 KTY, 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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S598 KTY is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 8 October 1998.
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