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A19 SCF

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,193 mi
Last recorded110,193 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 SCF
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 110,193 miles

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

damage to offside body

Pass 3 Aug 2015 108,604 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 108,604 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 107,393 miles

both front indicators tape

both rear tyres perished

slight damage noted to front no plate

Fail 29 Jul 2014 107,393 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front indicators tape

both rear tyres perished

slight damage noted to front no plate

Pass 8 Aug 2013 105,651 miles

both front indicators held in with tape

both rear tyres perished

drivers seat belt slow to return

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2013 105,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front indicators held in with tape

both rear tyres perished

drivers seat belt slow to return

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2012 103,877 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 102,024 miles

emissions slow to react

Pass 19 Jul 2010 99,597 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 97,288 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 94,647 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 94,644 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 91,701 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 91,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 86,964 miles

front number plate cracked

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2006 86,766 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear wiper split

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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A19 SCF is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 58,282 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 Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A19 SCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A19 SCF registered?

A19 SCF is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is A19 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 SCF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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