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S968 BFC

1998 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 BFC
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2006
Fail 25 Aug 2005 35,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil leak

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake drums worn oval

Pass 25 Aug 2005 35,778 miles

rear brake drums worn oval

oil leak

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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S968 BFC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 65,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S968 BFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S968 BFC registered?

S968 BFC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S968 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S968 BFC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S968 BFC have outstanding finance?

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