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S658 EAF

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,389 mi
Last recorded90,389 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 EAF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2006 90,389 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 EAF is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S658 EAF, 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 S658 EAF registered?

S658 EAF is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is S658 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S658 EAF shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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