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S978 JUA

1998 Proton Persona Glsi Auto

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,521 mi
Last recorded74,521 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Glsi Auto63,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 JUA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Glsi Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2008 74,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight brake imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 20 Jun 2008 74,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2007 71,729 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 71,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2007

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,107 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 71,025 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 57,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Glsi Auto?

Based on 1,089 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
6,138
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
Steering rack gaiter split 97
Stop lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Registration plate lamp not working 46
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S978 JUA is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi Auto in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Glsi Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 63,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Glsi Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S978 JUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S978 JUA registered?

S978 JUA is a 1998 Proton Persona Glsi Auto, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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