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S686 BWV

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,046 mi
Last recorded46,046 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 BWV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,046 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,758 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 28,980 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are perished between treads and on sidewalls but not showing cords

Pass 19 Apr 2008 28,980 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are perished between treads and on sidewalls but not showing cords

Pass 6 Jun 2006 27,198 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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S686 BWV is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S686 BWV, 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 S686 BWV registered?

S686 BWV is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S686 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S686 BWV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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