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S608 JVJ

1998 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,841 mi
Last recorded92,841 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 JVJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 92,841 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 92,836 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside rear calipher sized

Pass 3 Oct 2008 91,390 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

radiator poor

Fail 30 Sep 2008 91,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

radiator poor

Pass 10 Oct 2007 89,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

radiator poor

Fail 9 Oct 2007 89,342 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

radiator poor

Pass 11 Oct 2006 87,400 miles

radiator poor condition

rear numberplate poor

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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S608 JVJ is a 1998 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 65,077 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S608 JVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S608 JVJ registered?

S608 JVJ is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S608 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S608 JVJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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