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S828 TNF

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,366 mi
Last recorded74,366 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS828 TNF
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt reciever (5.2.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 67,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt reciever (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,151 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,477 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 57,447 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake disc badly corroded and binding slightly.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,014 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 56,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,676 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 54,661 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,093 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 53,093 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,576 miles

Brake pipe to off side front hode rusting

Fail 11 Sep 2009 51,576 miles

Brake pipe to off side front hode rusting

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 49,338 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 49,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,576 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,842 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 45,842 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

O/s/r radius arm bush perishing.

Pass 20 Sep 2005 43,574 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 43,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

emissions not checked due to exhaust leak

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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S828 TNF is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S828 TNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S828 TNF registered?

S828 TNF is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S828 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S828 TNF shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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