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S653 JCF

1998 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,816 mi
Last recorded87,816 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 JCF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,816 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on inside

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

Fail 28 Oct 2013 87,816 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/side front tyre wearing on inside

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,876 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 84,805 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,728 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on inisde

rear tyres wearing on inisde

Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,012 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 7 Sep 2010 75,012 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 24 Aug 2009 67,186 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,186 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,277 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 5 Sep 2008 61,138 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 6 Sep 2007 54,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,215 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 47,371 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 47,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S653 JCF is a 1998 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S653 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 S653 JCF registered?

S653 JCF is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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