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S663 AEU

1998 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,255 mi
Last recorded88,255 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS663 AEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,255 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has long travel

both front steering arm inner ball joints have slight play

nearside rear tyre perishing + worn on inner edge

oil leak - strong advise

wiper blades smear screen slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2010 74,659 miles

Exhaust joints in poor condition

Handbrake has long travel

Nsr tyre perished

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes worn

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond and perish

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,222 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 69,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,270 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid level slightly low

Fail 28 Mar 2008 62,270 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

brake fluid level slightly low

Fail 6 Mar 2007 55,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear indicators slightly dis-coloured

Pass 6 Mar 2007 55,292 miles

both rear indicators slightly dis-coloured

Pass 25 Feb 2006 47,474 miles

nail in nearsde rear tyre

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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S663 AEU is a 1998 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S663 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.

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What year was S663 AEU registered?

S663 AEU is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S663 AEU safe to buy?

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