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S668 RJA

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,140 mi
Last recorded77,140 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS668 RJA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2010 77,140 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2010 77,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 70,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2008 65,800 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 65,646 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2007 60,316 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 53,136 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 53,097 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 44,880 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 44,880 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 RJA is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 RJA, 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 RJA registered?

S668 RJA is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S668 RJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S668 RJA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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