MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
join from mid section to rear box blowing
rear trailing arm bushes cracked
slight play in nearside of steering rack
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake master cylinder damp. not leaking at time of test.
nearside front indicator lamp damaged
nearside front tyre side wall poor
slight play in nearside rack area
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Oil leak
srs light flashing
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Oil leak
srs light flashing
front brake pads getting low
front wipers smeary
noise from alternator area
rack and pinnion gaiters twisted and cracking
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)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front wipers smeary
noise from timming cover area
rack and pinnion gaiters twisted and cracking
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S793 JBV is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S793 JBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S793 JBV registered?
S793 JBV is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 8 September 1998.
Is S793 JBV safe to buy?
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