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S98 JOJ

1998 Proton Persona

Maroon Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,974 mi
Last recorded104,974 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 JOJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 104,974 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 104,974 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 93,972 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 88,496 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 88,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 82,595 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,947 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 77,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 74,112 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 74,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 70,259 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 63,452 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 59,779 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)

spare tyre defective

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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S98 JOJ is a 1998 Proton Persona in Maroon with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S98 JOJ, 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

How do I check the history of S98 JOJ?

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What year was S98 JOJ registered?

S98 JOJ is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is S98 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 JOJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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