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S854 NRV

1998 Proton Persona

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,485 mi
Last recorded41,485 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 NRV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2006 41,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre cracked

play offside & nearside rack arms

Fail 2 Dec 2006 41,453 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)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre cracked & nail in tread

play offside & nearside rack arms

Pass 1 Dec 2005 46,072 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S854 NRV is a 1998 Proton Persona in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S854 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.

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What year was S854 NRV registered?

S854 NRV is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S854 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S854 NRV shows 3 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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