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S672 RJA

1998 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,474 mi
Last recorded71,474 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS672 RJA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,474 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,825 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 69,817 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 57,261 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2008 57,261 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,873 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,081 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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S672 RJA is a 1998 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S672 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 S672 RJA registered?

S672 RJA is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S672 RJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S672 RJA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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