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S780 JSM

1998 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,802 mi
Last recorded89,802 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 JSM
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2006 89,802 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 89,732 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine has oil leak

front tyres on legal limit

Pass 13 Dec 2005 85,355 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 85,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

oil filter corroded/leaking

raditor fins corroded /leaking

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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S780 JSM is a 1998 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S780 JSM, 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 S780 JSM registered?

S780 JSM is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S780 JSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S780 JSM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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