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S169 ERR

1998 Proton Persona Coupe

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,274 mi
Last recorded75,274 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Proton Persona Coupe72,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 ERR
MakeProton
ModelPersona Coupe
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 75,274 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 75,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,667 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 64,667 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 56,006 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 56,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Coupe?

Based on 621 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
6,647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
position lamp(s) not working 37
Steering rack gaiter split 36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 35
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S169 ERR is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Proton Persona Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 72,957 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S169 ERR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S169 ERR is a 1998 Proton Persona Coupe, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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