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S853 NRV

1998 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,854 mi
Last recorded84,854 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 NRV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,854 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,396 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 76,869 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2012 76,869 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 72,092 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 67,700 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,924 miles

front pads low

Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,970 miles

battery insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,038 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 50,968 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind o/s front brake

wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,335 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 42,335 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S853 NRV is a 1998 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S853 NRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S853 NRV registered?

S853 NRV is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S853 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S853 NRV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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