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S794 JAJ

1998 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,247 mi
Last recorded99,247 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 JAJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,247 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 92,141 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 92,029 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 85,109 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 78,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2007 78,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 73,020 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 64,970 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 64,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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S794 JAJ is a 1998 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S794 JAJ, 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 S794 JAJ registered?

S794 JAJ is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S794 JAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S794 JAJ shows 9 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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