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S350 JSB

1999 Proton Persona Compact

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,065 mi
Last recorded92,065 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona Compact58,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS350 JSB
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 92,065 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 91,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 88,072 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 88,072 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 85,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 85,424 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 84,627 miles

Engine oil leak KUO

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 84,627 miles

Engine oil leak KUO

Pass 31 Jan 2007 74,760 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 74,760 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 61,656 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 61,656 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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S350 JSB is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S350 JSB, 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 S350 JSB registered?

S350 JSB is a 1999 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S350 JSB safe to buy?

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