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S814 NGF

1998 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,421 mi
Last recorded73,421 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 NGF
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 73,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 73,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding

Pass 27 Aug 2011 72,110 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 72,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 70,699 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 70,135 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 69,030 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,506 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 64,823 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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S814 NGF is a 1998 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S814 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S814 NGF registered?

S814 NGF is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S814 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S814 NGF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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