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S279 JRB

1999 Proton Persona Xli

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,810 mi
Last recorded74,810 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Xli68,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 JRB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Xli
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 74,810 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 74,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to off side of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2008 67,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 64,954 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 59,895 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 59,766 miles

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

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

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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S279 JRB is a 1999 Proton Persona Xli in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S279 JRB, 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 S279 JRB registered?

S279 JRB is a 1999 Proton Persona Xli, first registered on 31 January 1999.

Is S279 JRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S279 JRB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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