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S946 JKH

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Red Lpg 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,380 mi
Last recorded101,380 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 JKH
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 101,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear belts not checked due to seats folded down and full

Pass 20 Jul 2009 97,463 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 92,290 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 86,146 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 79,934 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 79,934 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure

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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S946 JKH is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S946 JKH, 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 S946 JKH registered?

S946 JKH is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S946 JKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S946 JKH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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