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S880 XYA

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Green Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,212 mi
Last recorded87,212 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 XYA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,212 miles

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

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

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

offside front indicator lens incomplete

Fail 29 Jan 2014 87,212 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

offside front indicator lens incomplete

Pass 1 Feb 2013 87,212 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2013 87,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,193 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2011 76,036 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,441 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 72,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,832 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 69,412 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 69,412 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 68,377 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,377 miles

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

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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S880 XYA is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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 S880 XYA, 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 S880 XYA registered?

S880 XYA is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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