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S860 SWC

1998 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,060 mi
Last recorded77,060 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS860 SWC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,060 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 72,942 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust heat shield corroded loose

Pass 18 Oct 2010 72,942 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

exhaust heat shield corroded loose

Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,518 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

o/s/r tyre worn low inside edge

Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,266 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 56,438 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 56,438 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 50,173 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 49,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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S860 SWC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S860 SWC, 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

How do I check the history of S860 SWC?

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What year was S860 SWC registered?

S860 SWC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S860 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S860 SWC shows 9 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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