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S850 SWC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,421 mi
Last recorded53,421 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 SWC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 53,421 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 5,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,858 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,583 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 28,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,070 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 28,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,717 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 26,717 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,450 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 24,120 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 22,841 miles

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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S850 SWC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 S850 SWC, 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 S850 SWC registered?

S850 SWC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S850 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S850 SWC shows 12 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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