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S652 JCF

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,637 mi
Last recorded59,637 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS652 JCF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2010 59,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,637 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,775 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,447 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,682 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,670 miles

ns front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2005 42,327 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2005 42,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S652 JCF is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S652 JCF, 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 S652 JCF registered?

S652 JCF is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S652 JCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S652 JCF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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