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S65 SYA

1998 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,546 mi
Last recorded69,546 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS65 SYA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 69,546 miles

excessive oil leak from engine area

Fail 13 Aug 2009 69,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

excessive oil leak from engine area

Pass 8 Aug 2008 61,937 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,686 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,762 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 34,474 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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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S65 SYA is a 1998 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S65 SYA, 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 S65 SYA registered?

S65 SYA is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S65 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S65 SYA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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