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S975 LWN

1998 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,648 mi
Last recorded52,648 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 LWN
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 52,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 52,632 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,947 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 51,314 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 50,936 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,529 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 50,523 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,200 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

both rear tyres excessively cracked but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

rear exhaust box hanger insecure but exhaust is adequately supported

Fail 30 Nov 2011 49,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust support mounting detatched but exhaust not insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear exhaust support mounting detatched but exhaust not insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,321 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 49,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,989 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,554 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 46,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 43,649 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 43,626 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 43,626 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 42,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S975 LWN is a 1998 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S975 LWN, 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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S975 LWN is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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