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S969 BFC

1998 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,126 mi
Last recorded24,126 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 BFC
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,126 miles

both rear tyres started to perish

handbrake near travel limit

Pass 6 May 2006 21,501 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 21,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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S969 BFC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,900 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S969 BFC, 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 S969 BFC registered?

S969 BFC is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S969 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S969 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.

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