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S224 MCW

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,753 mi
Last recorded103,753 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 MCW
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 103,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

underbody has slight corrosion all over

Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,710 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 66,710 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 64,058 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,298 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 61,298 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 58,186 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 56,591 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 44,953 miles

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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S224 MCW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S224 MCW, 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 S224 MCW registered?

S224 MCW is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S224 MCW safe to buy?

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