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S74 SOO

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,301 mi
Last recorded64,301 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 SOO
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,301 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,578 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,558 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,108 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 52,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,010 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,311 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,116 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 32,360 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 32,360 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 27,502 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,867 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 21,563 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 20,027 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 20,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S74 SOO is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S74 SOO, 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 S74 SOO registered?

S74 SOO is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S74 SOO safe to buy?

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