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S824 JCU

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,974 mi
Last recorded73,974 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 JCU
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 73,974 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 73,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 65,870 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 65,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

CLUTCH PEDAL PAD MISSING; OFFSIDE FRONT TIRE ON 1.6MM LIMIT ; OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY;

Pass 10 Nov 2006 58,996 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 48,734 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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S824 JCU is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S824 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S824 JCU registered?

S824 JCU is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 10 October 1998.

Is S824 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S824 JCU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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