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S816 CHT

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,119 mi
Last recorded34,119 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS816 CHT
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,119 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,467 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 29,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 25,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,051 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 22,051 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S816 CHT is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S816 CHT, 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 S816 CHT registered?

S816 CHT is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S816 CHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S816 CHT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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