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S809 NGF

1998 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,340 mi
Last recorded131,340 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 NGF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 131,340 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r seat belt buckle broken but working

o/s/f seat belt buckle broken but working

slight play in osf ineer track rod joint

wipers split but clear screen

Fail 11 Apr 2012 131,337 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r seat belt buckle broken but working

o/s/f seat belt buckle broken but working

slight play in osf ineer track rod joint

wipers split but clear screen

Fail 7 Apr 2011 120,149 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

o/s inner tail light not working

o/s/f + n/s/r seat belt catch cover missing

rusty o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 7 Apr 2011 120,149 miles

Oil leak

o/s inner tail light not working

o/s/f + n/s/r seat belt catch cover missing

rusty o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 9 Apr 2010 111,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 100,731 miles

Both front seat belts slightly lazy to retract

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front door panel adrift

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Oil warning light flashing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 100,716 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre 3mm on inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2008 89,160 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2007 78,076 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 78,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 77,212 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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S809 NGF is a 1998 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S809 NGF, 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 S809 NGF registered?

S809 NGF is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S809 NGF safe to buy?

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