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S940 SKJ

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,252 mi
Last recorded45,252 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 SKJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 45,252 miles

battery loose.

both front floors corroded.

front and rear registration plates deteriorated.

front brake pads worn low.

nearside bonnet hinge broken. (bonnet still secure)

offside front tyre worn low.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,202 miles

battery loose.

front brake pads wearing thin.

front registration plate deteriorated.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 43,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

battery loose.

front brake pads wearing thin.

front registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,282 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front suspension corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,703 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,639 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,234 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,463 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 34,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,877 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,871 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,962 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 30,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,501 miles

Advise rear number plate starting to fade.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,513 miles

Cut in o/s/r tyre tread.

Rear number plate fading.Advise replace soon.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer treads.

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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S940 SKJ is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S940 SKJ, 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 S940 SKJ registered?

S940 SKJ is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S940 SKJ safe to buy?

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