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S659 BTA

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,379 mi
Last recorded76,379 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 BTA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,379 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,999 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)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 70,999 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 65,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,952 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 62,742 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,742 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,704 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 57,704 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 13 Apr 2006 54,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,124 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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S659 BTA is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S659 BTA, 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 S659 BTA registered?

S659 BTA is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S659 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S659 BTA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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