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S968 JRW

1998 Proton Persona

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,251 mi
Last recorded49,251 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 JRW
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2006 49,251 miles

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

OSF SPRING PLAT FORM RUSTY,FRONT PADS LOW,REAR SILENCER ROBBING ON CHASSIS

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 JRW is a 1998 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S968 JRW registered?

S968 JRW is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S968 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S968 JRW shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S968 JRW have outstanding finance?

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