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S881 JPO

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,909 mi
Last recorded68,909 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 JPO
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion in body

Fail 21 Jul 2014 68,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion in body

Pass 27 Jul 2013 68,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 61,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 28 Jul 2012 61,144 miles

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 29 Jul 2011 47,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 39,414 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 39,414 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,875 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 31,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,811 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 15,843 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 11,135 miles

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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S881 JPO is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S881 JPO, 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 S881 JPO registered?

S881 JPO is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S881 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S881 JPO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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