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S869 LDP

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,387 mi
Last recorded80,387 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS869 LDP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 80,387 miles

offside steering rack gaiter perished

slight exhaust blow

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2008 80,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside steering rack gaiter perished

slight exhaust blow

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2007 77,268 miles

exhaust system corroded

hand brake travel long

oil leak

slight noise and roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2006 72,004 miles

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 8 Sep 2005 69,671 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

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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S869 LDP is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 S869 LDP, 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 S869 LDP registered?

S869 LDP is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S869 LDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S869 LDP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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