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S827 DHR

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,809 mi
Last recorded64,809 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 DHR
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,809 miles

engine oil leak

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2014 60,943 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 60,943 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,481 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear indercators slightly discoloured

Fail 20 Nov 2013 57,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear indercators slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

trailer fog light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,988 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,887 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 46,751 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S steering rack gator perished

O/S/F seat belt stork worn

front crossmember rusty

front tyres very worn inner edges and perished

no plates poor

oil leaks

Pass 29 Nov 2008 42,800 miles

oil leaks

radiator leaking bad

rear silencer rusty on joint

Fail 22 Nov 2008 42,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

oil leaks

radiator leaking bad

rear silencer rusty on joint

Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,543 miles

O/S steering rack boot perished

centre and rear exhaust silencers very rusty

coolant leak

front brake pads worn

oil leaks

Fail 17 Nov 2007 38,464 miles

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

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

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

O/S steering rack boot perished

centre and rear exhaust silencers very rusty

coolant leak

front brake pads worn

oil leaks

Pass 18 Nov 2006 34,661 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 31,020 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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S827 DHR is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S827 DHR, 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 S827 DHR registered?

S827 DHR is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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