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S680 TRJ

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

57,172 mi
Last recorded57,172 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS680 TRJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,172 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 57,171 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,608 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,499 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,561 miles

Rear bumper insecure

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panels are starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 27 Oct 2014 47,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear bumper insecure

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panels are starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,788 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Oct 2013 44,783 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Oct 2012 41,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre side wall starting to deteriorate/crack

o/sn/s rear tyre side walls starting to deteriorate

slight exhaust blow at centre section

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,990 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre side wall starting to deteriorate/crack

o/sn/s rear tyre side walls starting to deteriorate

slight exhaust blow at centre section

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,994 miles

o/sn/s rear tyre side walls starting to deteriorate/crack

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,432 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade worn

spare tyre u.s

under floors,chassis rails,.steering and suspension mountains.inner sills,front and rear subframes and mountains,front cross member starting to corode

Fail 22 Oct 2010 35,420 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade worn

spare tyre u.s

under floors,chassis rails,.steering and suspension mountains.inner sills,front and rear subframes and mountains,front cross member starting to corode

Pass 16 Oct 2009 31,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front and rear no plate starting to deteriorate and fade

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,065 miles

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front and rear number p[lates starting to fade

front o/s tyre starting to wear

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,108 miles

Oil leak

alll sterring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Oct 2006 19,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brakes squeecking but test suspect they need cleaning and adjusting

Pass 19 Oct 2006 19,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brakes squeecking but test suspect they need cleaning and adjusting

Fail 19 Oct 2005 18,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front n/s tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 19 Oct 2005 18,596 miles

front n/s tyre wall starting to crack

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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S680 TRJ is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S680 TRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S680 TRJ registered?

S680 TRJ is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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