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S974 JRW

1998 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,680 mi
Last recorded69,680 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Compact60,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 JRW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 69,680 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside door mirror casing broken

Rear wiper blade split

Slight damage to front registration plate

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside track rods

Fail 30 Oct 2009 69,680 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside door mirror casing broken

Rear wiper blade split

Slight damage to front registration plate

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside track rods

Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2007 69,490 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 69,490 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2006 69,211 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 66,263 miles

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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S974 JRW is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S974 JRW, 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 S974 JRW registered?

S974 JRW is a 1998 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S974 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S974 JRW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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