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S611 SWA

1998 Proton Persona Coupe

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,068 mi
Last recorded35,068 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Coupe72,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS611 SWA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 35,068 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (rad support) corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades ready for replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Lower surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle advise wax oil

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,807 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 33,807 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,205 miles

front brake inbalance just within tolerence

front suspension flaking

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2006 21,201 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

front suspension flaking

oil leak

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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S611 SWA is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,957 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S611 SWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S611 SWA registered?

S611 SWA is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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