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S858 NRV

1998 Proton Persona

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

36,558 mi
Last recorded36,558 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 NRV
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 36,558 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 36,543 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,171 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 33,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 32,660 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 32,271 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 32,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake pads low approx 80% worn

hand brake up to stop on applicaion

offside rear disc rusty

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,289 miles

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

child seat n/s/r

Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

child seat n/s/r

Pass 11 Apr 2011 28,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake pads approx 70% worn

Fail 11 Apr 2011 28,306 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 9 Apr 2010 25,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted near side rear

Fail 7 Apr 2009 22,183 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted near side rear

near side rear hand brake low reading

Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,855 miles

new rear pads fitted

o/s/r brake slow to return to off

Fail 14 Apr 2008 18,855 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

o/s/r foot and hand brake low reading

Pass 7 Mar 2007 14,662 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 2 Mar 2007 14,603 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 10,748 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 10,748 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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S858 NRV is a 1998 Proton Persona in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S858 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 S858 NRV registered?

S858 NRV is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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