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S816 JCU

1998 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,393 mi
Last recorded80,393 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS816 JCU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 80,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,965 miles

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

radiator leaking

Fail 7 Jul 2011 76,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

radiator leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2010 73,143 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,489 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 68,489 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,678 miles

o/s/f indicator lens slightley damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,266 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 58,266 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 77,084 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,183 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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S816 JCU is a 1998 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S816 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

S816 JCU is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S816 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S816 JCU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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