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S809 SOO

1998 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,940 mi
Last recorded92,940 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 SOO
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 92,940 miles

Exhaust centre to rear pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre tread worn on inner surface

Pass 7 Oct 2011 89,659 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2010
Fail 11 Oct 2010 83,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in nearside track rod inner joint

Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,333 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 12,587 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 12,351 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 SOO 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 90%.

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 S809 SOO, 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 SOO registered?

S809 SOO is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S809 SOO safe to buy?

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