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S81 JOJ

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,197 mi
Last recorded108,197 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 JOJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 108,197 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 95,194 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 95,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 82,546 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2007 69,022 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2007 68,644 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,884 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 41,333 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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S81 JOJ is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S81 JOJ, 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 S81 JOJ registered?

S81 JOJ is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S81 JOJ safe to buy?

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