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S258 RCA

1999 Proton Persona Xli

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,781 mi
Last recorded106,781 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Xli68,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 RCA
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2008 106,781 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2007 97,716 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 97,716 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 85,693 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Xli?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,115 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 738
Steering rack gaiter split 476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 466
parking brake recording little or no effort 444
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 338
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S258 RCA is a 1999 Proton Persona Xli in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona Xli models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 68,611 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 Xli fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S258 RCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Xli typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Proton Persona Xli is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S258 RCA registered?

S258 RCA is a 1999 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S258 RCA safe to buy?

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