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S668 AEU

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,397 mi
Last recorded92,397 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS668 AEU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 92,397 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 91,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underseal on brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,599 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 78,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 78,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,142 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 73,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 66,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 60,804 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 52,670 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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S668 AEU is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 S668 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 S668 AEU registered?

S668 AEU is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S668 AEU safe to buy?

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