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S83 RWA

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,389 mi
Last recorded41,389 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 RWA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 41,389 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet hinge corroded and weak but still operates and bonnet shuts securly (3.1 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are cracking and perishing through old age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside components have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper damaged but secure

front edge of bonnet starting to corrode on front edge

Pass 24 May 2018 40,778 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet hinges tight

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

slight corrosion to all underside components

slight corrosion to front edges of bonnet

Pass 22 May 2017 40,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

both bonnet hinges siezing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates starting to deteriorate (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion on all underside components

Pass 24 May 2016 39,813 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

all underside components have corrosion on

Pass 6 May 2015 39,261 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 38,802 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 38,413 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 38,032 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 37,801 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 37,801 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,480 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 37,092 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 36,099 miles

slight damage to front section of exhaust and mounts

Pass 14 May 2007 35,321 miles

both front brake discs begining to warp

near side rear tyre wall in poor condition

slight play to off side front of steering rack

Fail 2 May 2006 34,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake near end of adjustment

slight play in off side of steering rack

Pass 2 May 2006 34,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake near end of adjustment

slight play in off side of steering rack

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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S83 RWA is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S83 RWA, 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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S83 RWA is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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