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S693 BTV

1998 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,021 mi
Last recorded89,021 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 BTV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,021 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 88,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 73,151 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

off side steering arm,inner joint slightly worn

Fail 29 Sep 2008 73,146 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

off side steering arm,inner joint slightly worn

Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre rotating the wrong way

Pass 30 Aug 2006 51,733 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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S693 BTV is a 1998 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S693 BTV, 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 S693 BTV registered?

S693 BTV is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S693 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S693 BTV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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