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S98 SYA

1998 Proton Persona

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,628 mi
Last recorded61,628 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona65,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 SYA
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 61,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 May 2011 61,461 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,907 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 58,907 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 May 2009 55,328 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2009 55,328 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 52,238 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2008 52,238 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 47,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 42,945 miles

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 SYA is a 1998 Proton Persona in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SYA, 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 SYA?

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What year was S98 SYA registered?

S98 SYA is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S98 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 SYA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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