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S608 SWA

1998 Proton Persona Lsi

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,975 mi
Last recorded78,975 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Lsi72,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 SWA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Lsi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 78,975 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 78,975 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 67,883 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 67,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Lsi?

Based on 850 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,617
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Stop lamp not working 61
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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S608 SWA is a 1998 Proton Persona Lsi in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 72,454 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 Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S608 SWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S608 SWA registered?

S608 SWA is a 1998 Proton Persona Lsi, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S608 SWA safe to buy?

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