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S383 OSL

1999 Proton Persona

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,689 mi
Last recorded67,689 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Proton Persona62,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS383 OSL
MakeProton
ModelPersona
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 67,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate is slightly deteriorated

handbrake efficiency low 18%

Fail 16 Jun 2009 67,667 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2008 63,317 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,962 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 50,436 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 44,125 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 44,125 miles

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

PARK BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH AND EFFICENCY ON LIMIT OF 16%

Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM FILTER AREA

How Reliable is the Proton Persona?

Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,314
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
16,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 8,679
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,945
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,490
Stop lamp not working 4,135
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S383 OSL is a 1999 Proton Persona in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 62,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S383 OSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S383 OSL registered?

S383 OSL is a 1999 Proton Persona, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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