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S779 EUA

1998 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,755 mi
Last recorded63,755 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 EUA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,755 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,067 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 58,029 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,120 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,190 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 50,190 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 45,869 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 45,869 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 41,271 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 41,271 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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S779 EUA is a 1998 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S779 EUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S779 EUA registered?

S779 EUA is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S779 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S779 EUA shows 10 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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