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S662 SVX

1998 Proton Persona

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,931 mi
Last recorded85,931 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS662 SVX
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 85,931 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2008 85,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2007 72,116 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s & o/s front & rear tyres perrished

Pass 5 Apr 2007 72,116 miles

Oil leak

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s & o/s front & rear tyres perrished

Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,801 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake needs adjusting

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2005 54,816 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

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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S662 SVX is a 1998 Proton Persona in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S662 SVX, 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 S662 SVX registered?

S662 SVX is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S662 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S662 SVX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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