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S654 JCF

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,378 mi
Last recorded105,378 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 JCF
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,378 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 102,381 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,991 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 87,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front exhaust system corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,373 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front exhaust system corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 84,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 79,475 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 79,475 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 74,604 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre exhaust system corroded - not blowing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,604 miles

centre exhaust system corroded - not blowing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 30 Oct 2007 53,172 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,234 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 35,727 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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S654 JCF is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S654 JCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S654 JCF registered?

S654 JCF is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 14 November 1998.

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