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S658 AEU

1998 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,884 mi
Last recorded90,884 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 AEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2008 90,884 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play n/s steering rack track rod end inner joint

Pass 12 Sep 2007 84,402 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 84,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 72,345 miles

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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S658 AEU is a 1998 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S658 AEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S658 AEU registered?

S658 AEU is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S658 AEU safe to buy?

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