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S82 JOJ

1998 Proton Persona

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,878 mi
Last recorded63,878 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 JOJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,878 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 63,641 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,967 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,657 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 49,657 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,999 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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S82 JOJ is a 1998 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,834cc 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 S82 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 S82 JOJ registered?

S82 JOJ is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S82 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S82 JOJ 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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